/səˈspɛnʃən/► audioScrabble 12Words With Friends 16
Definition
noun a mixture in which fine particles are suspended in a fluid where they are supported by buoyancy.
noun a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something.
— synonyms: pause, intermission, break, interruption
noun temporary cessation or suspension.
— synonyms: abeyance
noun an interruption in the intensity or amount of something.
— synonyms: respite, reprieve, hiatus, abatement
noun a mechanical system of springs or shock absorbers connecting the wheels and axles to the chassis of a wheeled vehicle.
— synonyms: suspension_system
noun the act of suspending something (hanging it from above so it moves freely).
— synonyms: dangling, hanging
noun a temporary debarment (from a privilege or position etc).
— synonyms: temporary_removal
Examples
“suspension from a hook”
“suspension from school as a disciplinary measure”