Becomes unfrozen; melts (third-person singular of thaw).

• Weather turns warm enough to melt ice and snow.
• Grows friendlier or less stiff in manner.

Causes something frozen to melt or soften.

• Warms to make usable, especially food.
• Makes someone less reserved or hostile.

Periods when ice or snow melts.

• Periods of reduced tension or improved relations.