moratorium

a temporary suspension that applies to the entire country

a temporary suspension that lasts for six months

used to specify the subject of the ban or suspension

to officially start a temporary suspension

to put a temporary suspension in effect

to put a temporary suspension in effect

to officially end a temporary ban or suspension

to publicly demand or request a temporary suspension

to make a public statement about a new moratorium

to have a temporary suspension in place

to formally state that a moratorium is in effect