Suspension

Pronunciation: /səˈspɛnʃən/

Suspension (noun)

  1. a short-term stop or delay of an activity or process
  2. parts of a vehicle that make the ride smooth by absorbing bumps
  3. 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

Synonyms of Suspension

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Suspension

  • when referring to ongoing action
  • when referring to starting again after a pause