All cooling-off period synonyms

noun cooling-off period

• stoppage — an act or instance of stopping; cessation of activity: the stoppage of all work at the factory.
• lag — netlag
• setback — Surveying. the interval by which a chain or tape exceeds the length being measured.
• moratorium — a suspension of activity: a moratorium on the testing of nuclear weapons.
• postponement — to put off to a later time; defer: He has postponed his departure until tomorrow.
• suspension — the act of suspending.
• problem — any question or matter involving doubt, uncertainty, or difficulty.
• wait — to remain inactive or in a state of repose, as until something expected happens (often followed by for, till, or until): to wait for the bus to arrive.
• obstruction — something that obstructs, blocks, or closes up with an obstacle or obstacles; obstacle or hindrance: obstructions to navigation.
• check — Check is also a noun.
• reprieve — to delay the impending punishment or sentence of (a condemned person).
• jam — to press, squeeze, or wedge tightly between bodies or surfaces, so that motion or extrication is made difficult or impossible: The ship was jammed between two rocks.
• holding — an act of holding fast by a grasp of the hand or by some other physical means; grasp; grip: Take hold. Do you have a hold on the rope?
• lingering — to remain or stay on in a place longer than is usual or expected, as if from reluctance to leave: We lingered awhile after the party.
• filibuster — U.S. Politics. the use of irregular or obstructive tactics by a member of a legislative assembly to prevent the adoption of a measure generally favored or to force a decision against the will of the majority. an exceptionally long speech, as one lasting for a day or days, or a series of such speeches to accomplish this purpose. a member of a legislature who makes such a speech.
• tie-up — a temporary stoppage or slowing of business, traffic, telephone service, etc., as due to a strike, storm, or accident.
• surcease — to cease from some action; desist.
• remission — the act of remitting.
• stop — to cease from, leave off, or discontinue: to stop running.
• detention — Detention is when someone is arrested or put into prison, especially for political reasons.
• stay — (of a ship) to change to the other tack.
• downtime — a time during a regular working period when an employee is not actively productive.
• bind — If something binds people together, it makes them feel as if they are all part of the same group or have something in common.
• interval — an intervening period of time: an interval of 50 years.
• adjournment — An adjournment is a temporary stopping of a trial, enquiry, or other meeting.
• stall — a pretext, as a ruse, trick, or the like, used to delay or deceive.
• impediment — obstruction; hindrance; obstacle.
• hindrance — an impeding, stopping, preventing, or the like.
• retardation — the act of retarding or state of being retarded.
• discontinuation — a breach or interruption of continuity or unity: Progress was delayed by repeated discontinuations of work.
• dawdling — proceeding at a slow pace
• prorogation — to discontinue a session of (the British Parliament or a similar body).
• demurral — the act or an instance of demurring
• cunctation — delay
• tarrying — to remain or stay, as in a place; sojourn: He tarried in Baltimore on his way to Washington.
• showstopper — Theater. a performer or performance that wins enthusiastic or prolonged applause.
• logjam — an immovable pileup or tangle of logs, as in a river, causing a blockage.
• procrastination — the act or habit of procrastinating, or putting off or delaying, especially something requiring immediate attention: She was smart, but her constant procrastination led her to be late with almost every assignment.
• loitering — to linger aimlessly or as if aimless in or about a place: to loiter around the bus terminal.
• holdup — a forcible stopping and robbing of a person.
• detainment — to keep from proceeding; keep waiting; delay.
• holding pattern — a traffic pattern for aircraft at a specified location (holding point) where they are ordered to remain until permitted to land or proceed.
• hold-up — to have or keep in the hand; keep fast; grasp: She held the purse in her right hand. He held the child's hand in his.
• retardment — the act of retarding or state of being retarded.
• armistice — An armistice is an agreement between countries who are at war with one another to stop fighting and to discuss ways of making peace.
• olive branch — a branch of the olive tree as an emblem of peace.
• peace — the normal, nonwarring condition of a nation, group of nations, or the world.
• truce — a suspension of hostilities for a specified period of time by mutual agreement of the warring parties; cease-fire; armistice.
• stand-down — Military. a temporary cessation of offensive actions; cease-fire; truce: a stand-down for the Christmas holidays.