abeyance

[US]/əˈbeɪəns/
[UK]/əˈbeɪəns/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. suspension or temporary inactivity; condition of being undetermined or pending.

Phrases & Collocations

in abeyance

put on abeyance

Example Sentences

The project is currently in abeyance.

The decision was made to put the plan in abeyance.

Legal proceedings were held in abeyance.

The funding for the research is in abeyance.

The negotiations are in abeyance until further notice.

The construction of the building is in abeyance due to budget constraints.

The new policy is in abeyance pending review.

The company put the expansion plans in abeyance.

The decision was made to keep the project in abeyance for now.

The proposal is in abeyance until further discussions are held.

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