to abate an action

• 中止诉讼

to abate an action的用法和样例：

例句

1. A formal notice filed by an interested party with a court or officer,requesting the postponement of a proceeding until the filer is heard.
   中止诉讼的申请由利益相关方向法院或官员提交的书面通知，要求在倾听提议人的意见前延缓诉讼程序。