abeyance

noun
UK: /əˈbeɪ.əns/
US: /əˈbeɪ.əns/

  1. A state of temporary inactivity or suspension.

    1. The project is in abeyance until we get funding. [ ] [ ]
    2. Legal challenges put the new regulations in abeyance for several months. [ ] [ ]

  2. The condition of being temporarily set aside; suspension.

    1. The decision was held in abeyance. [ ] [ ]
    2. The matter was held in abeyance pending further inquiries by the board. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

deferral dormancy suspension latency

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "abeyance" in English means: A state of temporary inactivity or suspension., The condition of being temporarily set aside; suspension..

The phonetic transcription of "abeyance" is /əˈbeɪ.əns/ in British English and /əˈbeɪ.əns/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "abeyance": deferral, dormancy, suspension, latency.

Example usage of "abeyance": "The project is in abeyance until we get funding.". More examples on the page.