abeyance
/uh-BAY-unss/nouna state of temporary suspension or inactivity
“The merger is in abeyance pending the regulator's review.”
- Synonyms
- suspension, dormancy, latency
- Antonyms
- continuation, revival
- Memory hook
- a-BAY-ance: plans held at bay.
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