Suspended

/səˈspɛndɪd/

Meaning & Definition

verb

to temporarily prevent something from being done or happening.

The school suspended classes due to the severe weather conditions.

to hang something so that it is free on all sides except at the point of support.

The chandelier was suspended from the ceiling, creating an elegant focal point in the dining room.

to defer or postpone a decision or action.

The committee suspended their decision until the next meeting.

adjective

temporarily inactive or halted.

His suspended license prevented him from driving until further notice.

From Latin 'suspendere', meaning 'to hang up, to suspend'.

suspended animation

A temporary state resembling death, where metabolic processes are stalled.

suspended sentence

A court sentence not carried out as long as the defendant meets certain conditions.

suspended disbelief

A willingness to suspend judgment and accept the premises of a story.

suspend

To temporarily prevent something from continuing.

suspension

The act of suspending or the state of being suspended.

suspense

A state of uncertainty or excitement about what may happen.

To take a break or pause.

I need to suspend my studies for a semester.

To be put on hold.

My application is suspended until they review my documents.