To freeze to something; to become frozen or stuck due to ice — used for liquids or objects becoming solidly frozen.
寒さで鍵穴が凍りついてドアが開かなかった。
The keyhole froze in the cold and the door wouldn't open.
川の表面が凍りついてスケートができるようになった。
The surface of the river froze, and skating became possible.
車のワイパーがフロントガラスに凍りついて動かない。
The car's wipers were frozen to the windshield and wouldn't move.
To freeze (completely); to become motionless — often used metaphorically for people, expressions, or atmospheres that suddenly become still due to shock or fear.
その知らせを聞いて彼女は言葉を失い、しばらく凍りついた。
When she heard the news she was speechless and froze for a while.
深夜に窓の外で音がして、家族全員が凍りついた。
There was a noise outside the window late at night, and the whole family froze.
俳優のミスで舞台が一瞬凍りついたが、すぐに誰かがフォローして続けた。
An actor's mistake caused the stage to freeze for a moment, but someone immediately covered and the show went on.