1. the act of putting something into storage or suspending its use temporarily

1. present participle of mothball: to put into storage or suspend the use of something temporarily

Examples

• The company announced the mothballing of its oldest factory.
• They are mothballing the project until funding becomes available.
• The mothballing of the naval fleet saved millions in maintenance costs.
• After mothballing the equipment, they covered it with protective sheets.
• The mothballing process requires careful preparation to prevent damage.
• Management is considering mothballing several unprofitable divisions.