Business English: The project has been temporarily delayed or canceled? How can we describe in English alternatively?

When working, you may occasionally experience situations such as canceling a meet, or face-to-face activities are postponed or canceled under the epidemic. Today, we would tell you how to explain to the customers or colleagues that something is canceled or ceased.

1. Scrap

We are going to Australia on business, but have to scrap our plans due to the epidemic.

2. Call off

The staff sports meet was called off owing to bad weather conditions.

3. Break off

The company decides to break off a negotiation with the property developer.

4. Put sth on hold

I have to put the appointment with the doctor on hold as I am tied up in a meeting now.

5. Repeal

Some argue that the abortion law should be repealed as it is immoral.

6. Suspend

The automotive business decides to suspend production at three plants in Singapore.