What does mothballed mean?
To keep something in a state of suspended animation or inactivity, often due to being no longer needed or useful. To store or keep something in a state of disuse, often with the intention of reviving or reactivating it in the future.
Example
"The company mothballed the factory after it became unprofitable."
Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.