mothballed

UK
/ˈmɒθ.bɔːld/
US
/ˈmɑːθ.bɔld/

Übersetzungen

mothballedpartizip perfekt
UK
/ˈmɒθbɔːld/
US
/ˈmɔθbɔld/
Functioning as a participial adjective derived from the verb “mothball”.
The mothballed factory will be reopened next year.
Законсервированный завод будет открыт в следующем году.
mothballverb

mothballed

Präteritum

mothballed
Präteritum
mothballed
Partizip Perfekt
mothballing
Gerundium
UK
/ˈmɒθ.bɔːl/
US
/ˈmɑːθ.bɔl/
The company decided to mothball the old factory due to declining demand.
Компания решила законсервировать старый завод из-за снижения спроса.

Definitionen

mothballedpartizip perfekt
Temporarily taken out of service but kept in a condition that allows quick reactivation if needed.
The mothballed aircraft could be returned to duty within weeks.
Stored with mothballs to protect against moth damage.
She retrieved her mothballed winter coat from the attic.
mothballverb
To stop using a piece of equipment or a facility but keep it in good condition so that it can be used in the future.
The company decided to mothball the old factory until market conditions improved.
To postpone or cancel a plan, project, or idea while retaining the option of future implementation.
The city council chose to mothball the redevelopment proposal until funding became available.