Temporary suspension of business (6)
I believe the answer is:
recess
'temporary suspension of business' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for recess that I've seen before include "Alcove - holiday" , "Temporary cessation from business" , "Small area off the main area" , "Space set back in wall" , "Adjourn, rise" .)