abeyance

abeyance

noun

Definition of ABEYANCE

a state of temporary inactivity <our weekend plans were held in abeyance until we could get a weather forecast>

Synonyms cold storage, deep freeze, doldrums, dormancy, holding pattern, latency, moratorium, quiescence, suspended animation, suspense, suspension

Related Words inaction, inertia, inertness, motionlessness; impasse, standstill; coma, hibernation, hypnosis, repose, rest, sleep, slumber, torpor; recess, recession, remission; downtime, idleness, layoff

Near Antonyms recommencement, renewal, resumption, resuscitation

Antonyms continuance, continuation