suspension

The word “suspension” means a temporary stop or delay of something. In plain terms, a temporary halt, a vehicle's spring system, or fine particles floating in a liquid, depending on context.

“Suspension” is pronounced suh-SPEHN-shuhn (/səˈspɛnʃən/ in IPA).

Here is “suspension” used in a sentence: “The strike led to a suspension of train services.”

Words with a similar meaning to “suspension” include out-of-school suspension, intermission, interruption, stop and syncope.

“Suspension” is a noun.

The word “suspension” comes from Late Latin. From Late Latin suspensionem, "hanging, arching," from suspendere — from sub- ("under") plus pendere ("to hang").

“Suspension” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.

“Suspension” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a temporary stop or delay of something.

A "suspension" is a temporary removal from school for a set period, after which the student returns. An "expulsion" is permanent, meaning the student is removed for good. Suspension is a temporary stop, while expulsion is final.

A "suspension" is a temporary stop or delay of an activity, often without a fixed end date. A "postponement" moves an event to a specific later time. Suspension pauses something indefinitely, while postponement reschedules it.

A "suspension bridge" is a bridge whose roadway hangs from cables strung between tall towers. It takes its name from the way the deck is suspended, or held up from above, rather than resting on supports from below.

In a vehicle, the "suspension" is the system of springs and shock absorbers that smooths out the ride. It absorbs bumps in the road so the passengers feel less movement and the wheels keep good contact with the surface.