moratorium
Translation
moratorium, temporary prohibition, suspension
Examples
They called for a moratorium on nuclear testing.
They called for a moratorium on nuclear testing.
The bank has declared a moratorium on loan repayments.
The bank has declared a moratorium on loan repayments.
Grammar Patterns
((a moratorium)) ((on sth.)) a temporary prohibition of an activity. They called for a moratorium on nuclear testing.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ban, suspension, prohibition, halt; Antonyms: continuation, resumption.
Etymology
From Latin 'morari' meaning 'to delay'. The '-orium' suffix often denotes a place or instrument.
Memory Tips
Think of needing 'more time', so you put a 'moratorium' on something to delay it.