HIRING FREEZE Synonyms
There are 5 hypernyms of the phrase hiring freeze. (close relations)
freeze
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| ban | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a decree that prohibits something • a bachelor's degree in nursing • 100 bani equal 1 leu in Moldova • 100 bani equal 1 leu in Romania • an official prohibition or edict against something • a logarithmic unit which measures information or entropy, based on base 10 logarithms and powers of 10. verb • forbid the public distribution of (a movie or a newspaper) • prohibit especially by legal means or social pressure • ban from a place of residence, as for punishment • expel from a community or group | ||||||
| cessation | nounn | |||||
noun • a stopping | ||||||
| embargo | nounn | |||||
noun • a government order imposing a trade barrier verb • ban the publication of (documents), as for security or copyright reasons • prevent commerce | ||||||
| halt | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • the state of inactivity following an interruption • the event of something ending • an interruption or temporary suspension of progress or movement adjective satellite • disabled in the feet or legs verb • cause to come to an abrupt stop • come to a halt, stop moving • stop from happening or developing • stop the flow of a liquid | ||||||
| moratorium | nounn | |||||
noun • a legally authorized postponement before some obligation must be discharged • suspension of an ongoing activity | ||||||
| pause | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something • temporary inactivity verb • interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing • cease an action temporarily | ||||||
| suspension | nounn | |||||
noun • a mixture in which fine particles are suspended in a fluid where they are supported by buoyancy • a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something • temporary cessation or suspension • an interruption in the intensity or amount of something • a mechanical system of springs or shock absorbers connecting the wheels and axles to the chassis of a wheeled vehicle • the act of suspending something (hanging it from above so it moves freely) • a temporary debarment (from a privilege or position etc) | ||||||
| withholding | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||
noun • the act of deducting from an employee's salary • income tax withheld from employees' wages and paid directly to the government by the employer • the act of holding back or keeping within your possession or control | ||||||