suspension

//səˈspenʃən//
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Visual representation of suspension

Noun

suspensionSingular
suspensionsPlural
1

The action of temporarily stopping or interrupting something, or the state of being stopped or interrupted.

The suspension of the service will last until next Monday.

2

The temporary removal of someone from a position, job, school, or team as a punishment or during an investigation.

The student received a three-day suspension for fighting.

3

A system of springs and shock absorbers in a vehicle that connects the wheels to the body and provides a smooth ride by absorbing bumps.

The car's suspension system absorbs shocks from rough roads.

4

A mixture in which small particles of a substance are dispersed throughout a liquid or gas but not dissolved.

Muddy water is a suspension of soil particles in water.

5

The act of hanging something from above, or the state of being hung or supported from above.

The suspension of the chandelier from the ceiling creates an elegant effect.