Suspension

/səˈspɛnʃən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The act of temporarily preventing something from being active or in effect.

The school announced the suspension of classes due to the severe weather.

A state in which something is temporarily halted or put aside.

The team's championship run faced suspension after the scandal was revealed.

The condition of being suspended in a liquid or gas, often relating to the distribution of particles.

The medicine was delivered in a suspension form to ensure proper dosing.

The process of removing someone from a position or duty temporarily, often as a disciplinary measure.

His suspension from work was a result of repeated violations of company policy.

The support structure that allows parts, such as wheels, to move relative to the vehicle body.

The car's suspension system was upgraded to improve its handling and ride quality.

From Latin 'suspensio', from 'suspendere'.

suspension of disbelief

A willingness to suspend judgment about the reality of a story or performance for enjoyment.

suspension bridge

A bridge where the roadway is suspended from cables.

suspension system

The system of springs and shock absorbers in a vehicle.

suspend

To temporarily prevent from continuing or being in force.

suspended

To be in a state of suspension; not active or operative.

suspensive

Having the effect of suspending; causing a temporary halt.

A break or timeout from something, often used in a casual context.

I'm on a suspension from the club for a month, so no parties for me.

Feeling of uncertainty or waiting for a decision.

I'm in suspension about whether I should take that job offer.