Mothballing, a term used when referring to the temporary suspension of an activity, process or plan, usually in response to unfavorable conditions, has several antonyms. One of the antonyms of mothballing is the continuation or the resumption of the activity or plan, usually when the unfavorable conditions have been addressed or resolved. Another antonym of mothballing is the initiation or the implementation of an alternative activity or plan, which could yield more favorable results. Yet another antonym of mothballing is the acceleration or the intensification of an ongoing activity or process, in response to the unfavorable conditions. All antonyms of mothballing imply some level of action, rather than the inactivity implied by mothballing.