cold storage

• Термин, обозначающий хранение скоропортящихся товаров при низких температурах для их сохранения, или, в переносном смысле, действие по откладыванию чего-либо или сохранению в неактивном состоянии для будущего использования.

A term referring to the storage of perishable goods at low temperatures to preserve them, or metaphorically, the act of putting something aside or keeping it inactive for future use.

1. Refrigerated preservationB1formal

   The storage of perishable goods in a refrigerated environment to keep them fresh.

   Холодильное хранение

   • The meat is kept in cold storage to prevent spoilage.
   • Cold storage facilities are essential for the food industry.
   • They moved the vaccines into cold storage immediately.

2. Temporary suspensionB2informal

   The act of putting a plan, project, or idea aside for future consideration.

   Временное приостановление

   • The proposal was put into cold storage until next year.
   • The company placed the new product launch in cold storage.
   • His ambitious plans were kept in cold storage due to budget cuts.