Moratorium

Synonyms of moratorium

• suspension
• postponement
• halt

Antonyms of moratorium

• continuation
• resumption
• proceeding

Collocations of moratorium

impose a moratorium

Frequency: 70 %

The government decided to impose a moratorium on new construction projects.

lift a moratorium

Frequency: 60 %

The city council voted to lift the moratorium on fracking in the area.

declare a moratorium

Frequency: 50 %

The company CEO announced plans to declare a moratorium on all layoffs.

temporary moratorium

Frequency: 45 %

The city council agreed to a temporary moratorium on new liquor licenses.

immediate moratorium

Frequency: 35 %

The environmental group called for an immediate moratorium on logging in the forest.

Idiomatic Expressions for moratorium

• Phrase: lift a moratorium
  Meaning: to end or remove a temporary ban or suspension
  Usage: The city council voted to lift the moratorium on outdoor dining in response to decreasing COVID-19 cases.