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moratorium

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌmɔrəˈtɔriəm/ · UK /ˌmɒrəˈtɔːriəm/

moratorium means: An official agreement or decision to stop an activity for a period of time.

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TEMPORARY HALTC1

An official agreement or decision to stop an activity for a period of time.

  • The moratorium will last six months.
  • Campaigners demanded a moratorium on animal testing.
  • Officials lifted the moratorium after reviewing the evidence.

How to use it: a moratorium on something (The city announced a moratorium on new hotel construction.)

Similar words: suspension, freeze

Common phrases: impose a moratorium, moratorium on drilling, lift a moratorium

Questions about moratorium

What does moratorium mean?

An official agreement or decision to stop an activity for a period of time.

What is moratorium in other languages?

Türkçe: moratoryum · Español: moratoria · Français: moratoire · Deutsch: Moratorium · Italiano: moratoria · 日本語: 一時停止

How do you pronounce moratorium?

In American English /ˌmɔrəˈtɔriəm/; in British English /ˌmɒrəˈtɔːriəm/.

How do you use moratorium in a sentence?

The moratorium will last six months. Campaigners demanded a moratorium on animal testing.

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