Suspension
Pronunciation: /səˈspɛnʃən/
Suspension (noun)
- a short-term stop or delay of an activity or process
- parts of a vehicle that make the ride smooth by absorbing bumps
- a liquid with small solid particles that do not settle quickly
Examples
- The suspension of the meeting was unexpected.
- There was a suspension of services due to the strike.
Common collocations: temporary suspension, suspension of activities, suspension system, improve suspension, shake the suspension