Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with moratorium in American Collocation
lasting for a particular period
90-day, 6-month, 5-year, etc
The country has declared a two-year moratorium on some of its foreign debt repayments.
covering a particular area
EU-wide
global
international
worldwide
In 1986, the worldwide moratorium on commercial whaling came into force.
declared by one country or group
unilateral
They have announced a unilateral moratorium on further testing.
starting immediately
immediate
There should be an immediate moratorium on the trade of any object appearing on this list.
done by choice
self-imposed
voluntary
Their voluntary moratorium on nuclear testing was universally welcomed.
lasting for a limited period
temporary
The City Council has placed a temporary moratorium on all planning applications.
want or ask for a moratorium
argue for
ask for
call for
demand
vote for
Switzerland voted for a five-year moratorium on the planting of GM crops.
introduce a moratorium
announce
declare
impose
institute
introduce
The EU introduced a moratorium on the drug.
increase the period of a moratorium
extend
The moratorium was extended for two additional years.
end a moratorium
end
lift
overturn
The moratorium was lifted in May this year.