Suspension - definition, pronunciation, transcription
noun
- a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something (syn: break, intermission, interruption, pause)
- temporary cessation or suspension (syn: abeyance)
- an interruption in the intensity or amount of something (syn: abatement, hiatus, reprieve, respite)
- a mechanical system of springs or shock absorbers connecting the wheels and axles to the chassis of a wheeled vehicle
- the act of suspending something (hanging it from above so it moves freely) (syn: dangling, hanging)
- a temporary debarment (from a privilege or position etc)
Extra examples
He was angry about his suspension from the team.
His record shows several suspensions from school.
He's under suspension for breaking the rules.
She was punished by suspension of her driver's license.
Suspensions were offered for some acceptors.
Both sides are now working towards a suspension of hostilities.
He received a six-month suspension for unprofessional behaviour.
The fight led to his suspension from school.
The suspension of fighting is to take effect at 6 am on Monday.
The athlete received a two-year suspension following a positive drug test.
The union is protesting about the suspension of a restaurant worker.
...a suspension without pay is condign punishment for breaking the company's code of business ethics...
...a temporary suspension of the gas tax was just a crowd-pleasing juggle that was not a long-term solution to the energy problem...
...the sincerity of the player's penitence is questionable—he began to express remorse only after the suspension was handed down...
Lacunza ordered the suspension of the elections until further notice.
Word forms
singular: suspension
plural: suspensions
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