In abeyance
prepositional phrase
Put on hold or suspended temporarily.
The plans for the new bridge are currently in abeyance until further environmental studies can be completed.
Often appears as...
- hold in abeyance
- decision is in abeyance
Usage tips
Formal
prepositional phrase
Not being used at present but kept for future use.
Her claim to the property has been held in abeyance until all relevant documents are properly reviewed.
Usage tips
Formal
Legal
prepositional phrase
Put on hold or suspended temporarily.
The plans for the new bridge are currently in abeyance until further environmental studies can be completed.
Often appears as...
- hold in abeyance
- decision is in abeyance
Usage tips
Formal
prepositional phrase
Not being used at present but kept for future use.
Her claim to the property has been held in abeyance until all relevant documents are properly reviewed.
Usage tips
Formal
Legal
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Temporary State
Use 'in abeyance' when something is paused but will resume later.
Our weekly meetings are in abeyance during the holiday season.
Pro Tip 2/3Uncertainty Involved
It implies a state of uncertainty while a decision or outcome is pending.
Recruitment is in abeyance until the company's financial status stabilizes.
Pro Tip 3/3Formal Context
The phrase is formal and most suitable for written or professional situations.
Project funding is in abeyance until our benefactor's approval.
Pro Tip 1/3Temporary State
Use 'in abeyance' when something is paused but will resume later.
Our weekly meetings are in abeyance during the holiday season.
Pro Tip 2/3Uncertainty Involved
It implies a state of uncertainty while a decision or outcome is pending.
Recruitment is in abeyance until the company's financial status stabilizes.
Pro Tip 3/3Formal Context
The phrase is formal and most suitable for written or professional situations.
Project funding is in abeyance until our benefactor's approval.
Pro Tip 1/3Temporary State
Use 'in abeyance' when something is paused but will resume later.
Our weekly meetings are in abeyance during the holiday season.
Pro Tip 2/3Uncertainty Involved
It implies a state of uncertainty while a decision or outcome is pending.
Recruitment is in abeyance until the company's financial status stabilizes.
Pro Tip 3/3Formal Context
The phrase is formal and most suitable for written or professional situations.
Project funding is in abeyance until our benefactor's approval.
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