mothballed
Mothballed is an informal term used to describe the process of temporarily or permanently decommissioning equipment, facilities, or projects, rendering them inactive while preserving their ability to be restarted or reactivated in the future. The origin of the term derives from the practice of storing or protecting textiles and other materials from moth damage by sealing them away, metaphorically implying that machinery or assets are stored securely and kept in a state of readiness.
In industrial and business contexts, mothballing often refers to the shutting down of manufacturing plants, equipment,
In the military and aviation sectors, mothballing refers to the process of storing military equipment or aircraft
The term can also extend to projects or initiatives that are temporarily halted or deferred, with the
Overall, mothballing serves as a strategic method for managing assets, equipment, or projects in a way that