You can deactivate your Twitter account without deleting it. Deactivating your Twitter account is useful when you’re not able to devote attention to your account or are taking a break from the company.

Tap the menu button, then choose Settings and privacy. Then, select Your account, followed by Deactivating your account. Read the information on canceling your account, then tap Deactivate. When prompted, type your password and hit Deactivate.

Accounts that have been deactivated may be reactivated within 30 days of the deactivation and by using the account username (or email address) and password on twitter.com or through your Twitter for iOS or Android app. Read up on how to re-activate your account.