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Meaning of suspension
The primary meaning of the word "suspension" is the act of suspending someone or something, or the state of being suspended.
Etymology of suspension
The word "suspension" comes from the Latin "suspendere", which means to hang or suspend, and is a combination of "sub" (under) and "pendere" (to hang)
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to refer to the act of suspending someone or something, and has since developed additional meanings and uses
Synonyms
halt
interruption
pause
break
postponement
delay
stay
reprieve
deferment
abeyance
cessation
stoppage
interruption
discontinuance
interval
interlude
recess
hiatus
lacuna
gap
pause
lull
stillness
quiet
inaction
inactivity
dormancy
quiescence
stagnation
suspension
hold
moratorium
freeze
standstill
stalemate
deadlock
impasse
Definitions
- The act of suspending someone or something, or the state of being suspended
- * A temporary or conditional stoppage of an activity, process, or judgment
- * The state of being held or fixed at a certain height or level, typically by a rope, chain, or other support
- * A system of springs and linkages in a vehicle that connects the wheels to the frame, allowing them to move up and down
Usage Examples
- The company is facing a suspension of its operations due to financial difficulties
- * The student received a suspension from school for misbehavior
- * The bridge is held up by a system of suspension cables
- * The car's suspension system helps to absorb bumps and shocks on the road
Antonyms
reinstatement
restoration
resumption
continuation
renewal
revival
reactivate
recommence
restart
revocation
cancellation
annulment
abolition
termination
conclusion
completion
finish
end
cessation
stoppage
halt
pause
break
interruption
discontinuance