Suspend

/səˈspɛnd/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To temporarily prevent from continuing or being in force or effect.

The school decided to suspend classes for the day due to the severe weather.

To hang something from above so that it is free on the lower side.

The chandelier was suspended from the ceiling by a series of chains.

To defer or postpone to a later time.

The decision on the project was suspended until further information could be gathered.

To cause a person to be temporarily removed from a position or office.

The employee was suspended from work pending an investigation.

Late Middle English: from Latin suspendere, from sub- 'from below' + pendere 'to hang'.

suspend judgment

To withhold or delay a decision or opinion.

suspend disbelief

To temporarily accept something as true or real for the sake of enjoyment.

suspend a license

To temporarily revoke the privileges granted by a license.

suspension

The act of suspending something; a state of being suspended.

suspense

A state of uncertainty or excitement about what may happen next.

To be put on hold or to wait.

I'm just suspended until they call me back for the interview.