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mothballed

/ˈmɒθ.bɔːld/

/ˈmɑːθ.bɔld/

Translations

mothballedpast participle

/ˈmɒθbɔːld/

/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.

Synonyms

mothballverb

mothballed

Past Simple

mothballed

Past Simple

mothballed

Past Participle

mothballing

Gerund

/ˈmɒθ.bɔːl/

/ˈmɑːθ.bɔl/

The company decided to mothball the old factory due to declining demand.

Компания решила законсервировать старый завод из-за снижения спроса.

Synonyms

set aside

mothballedpast participle

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.