suspension
//səˈspenʃən//
Noun
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.