Meaning & Definition of Suspension in English

1. A mixture in which fine particles are suspended in a fluid where they are supported by buoyancy

2. A time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something

3. Temporary cessation or suspension

4. An interruption in the intensity or amount of something

5. A mechanical system of springs or shock absorbers connecting the wheels and axles to the chassis of a wheeled vehicle

6. The act of suspending something (hanging it from above so it moves freely)

• "There was a small ceremony for the hanging of the portrait"

7. A temporary debarment (from a privilege or position etc)