match suspension; out of play
Sports term for a temporary stoppage of play, such as for an injury, weather, or other interruption. Wasei-eigo from English 'no play'.
wasei-eigo (Japanese-coined English), from no play
The rain got heavier and the umpire called a suspension of play.
During the stoppage, the players waited on the bench.
Wasei-eigo from English 'no play', used in sports contexts to mean a suspension or interruption of play.