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Meaning of suspended
The primary meaning of the word "suspended" is to be temporarily stopped or halted from an activity, function, or operation.
Etymology of suspended
The word "suspended" originates from the Latin "suspendere," which means to hang or suspend, a combination of "sub" (under) and "pendere" (to hang)
Historically, the term has been used in various contexts, including physics, law, and everyday language, to describe something that is temporarily halted or hung in the air
Synonyms
halted
stopped
postponed
delayed
put on hold
hung up
paused
interrupted
broken off
cut off
discontinued
abandoned
shelved
deferred
stayed
withheld
restrained
checked
curbed
held back
restrained
barred
banned
prohibited
forbidden
interrupted
suspended
stopped
ceased
discontinued
broken
severed
detached
disconnected
Definitions
- Temporarily stopped or halted from an activity, function, or operation
- * Officially forbidden or disallowed, typically for a specific period
- * Hanging or floating in the air, typically from a support or attachment
Usage Examples
- The student's membership was suspended due to misconduct
- * The bridge was suspended high above the river
- * The company's operations were suspended during the pandemic
Antonyms
continued
resumed
restarted
reinstated
restored
uninterrupted
unbroken
unceasing
ongoing
persistent
perpetual
prolonged
extended
maintained
preserved
retained
upheld
allowed
permitted
authorized
sanctioned
approved