moratorium — a temporary prohibition or suspension of an activity
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a temporary prohibition or suspension of an activity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌmɔːrəˈtɔːriəm/
Korean meaning: 활동의 일시적 금지나 중단
Korean pronunciation: 모러**토**리엄
Example Sentences
- The university announced a moratorium on tuition increases after students protested with ramen noodles.
- There's been a moratorium on dad jokes in our house since my terrible pun about vegetables.
- The company placed a moratorium on all business travel due to budget constraints.
moratorium
NOUN//ˌmɔːrəˈtɔːriəm//
a temporary prohibition or suspension of an activity
a construction foreman in a hard hat raises his hand in a stop gesture toward a group of workers. The workers immediately put down their tools and step away from the building frame they were assembling. The foreman points to dark storm clouds gathering overhead while explaining the situation. All construction equipment stands idle as workers gather their belongings and move toward shelter. a temporary prohibition or suspension of an activity
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin moratorius, derived from morari meaning 'to delay' or 'to linger.' Originally a legal term for granting debtors official permission to postpone payments.
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📝Examples
“The university announced a moratorium on tuition increases after students protested with ramen noodles.”
“There's been a moratorium on dad jokes in our house since my terrible pun about vegetables.”
“The company placed a moratorium on all business travel due to budget constraints.”
“Environmental groups are calling for a moratorium on deep-sea mining operations.”
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