Hanging temporarily halted (9)
I believe the answer is:
suspended
I believe this is a double definition.
'hanging' is the first definition.
(synonyms)
'temporarily halted' is the second definition.
(I've seen this before)
(Other definitions for suspended that I've seen before include "Temporarily stopped" , "Hung or halted temporarily" , "Postponed; hung" , "having a hang-up?" , "Temporary cessation of vital functions" .)