suspension

/səˈspɛnʃən/
noun
  1. The act of stopping something from happening or continuing for a period of time.
    • The school announced a suspension of classes due to the snowstorm.
    • The company ordered a suspension of all flights until the weather improved.
    • The athlete received a two-game suspension for breaking the rules.
  2. The system of springs and other parts that supports a vehicle and makes the ride smoother.
    • A broken suspension can make the vehicle difficult to control.
    • He upgraded the suspension on his truck for off-road driving.
    • The car's suspension absorbed the bumps on the dirt road.
  3. A mixture in which small solid particles are dispersed throughout a liquid or gas but not dissolved.
    • The medicine is a suspension that must be shaken before use.
    • Muddy water is a suspension of soil particles in water.
    • In chemistry class, we created a suspension of chalk dust in water.
  4. The state of being temporarily removed from a position or activity as a punishment or while a matter is being decided.
    • The police officer was placed on suspension pending an investigation.
    • The student faced suspension for cheating on the exam.
    • His suspension from the team lasted three games.
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