Meaning of in abeyance | Babel Free
Definitions
On hold; at a moment of inactivity.
Equivalents
Ελληνικά
ανενεργός
Examples
“His defences were all in his wits and cunning, his very instincts of cunning, and when these were in abeyance he seemed doubly naked and like⟳ a child, of unfinished, tender flesh, and somehow struggling helplessly.”
“Then I hereby declare⟳ this treaty in abeyance.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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