der Baustopp
Translation
construction freeze, stop-work order, halt in construction
Examples
Die Regierung verhängte einen sofortigen Baustopp.
The government imposed an immediate construction freeze.
Der Baustopp verzögert das gesamte Projekt.
The halt in construction is delaying the entire project.
Grammar Patterns
to impose a construction freeze ((sth.)) Die Regierung verhängte einen sofortigen Baustopp.
Similar Words
Bauunterbrechung, Baueinstellung
Etymology
A compound of 'Bau' (construction) and 'Stopp' (stop).
Memory Tips
Imagine a big red 'STOP' sign on a 'Bau' (construction) project.