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suspension

noun

sus·​pen·​sion sə-ˈspen(t)-shən How to pronounce suspension (audio)
1
: the act of suspending : the state or period of being suspended: such as
a
: temporary removal (as from office or privileges)
b
: temporary withholding (as of belief or decision)
c
: temporary abrogation of a law or rule
d(1)
: the holding over of one or more musical tones of a chord into the following chord producing a momentary discord and suspending the concord which the ear expects
specifically : such a dissonance which resolves downward compare anticipation, retardation
(2)
: the tone thus held over
e
: stoppage of payment of business obligations : failure
used especially of a business or a bank
f
: a rhetorical device whereby the principal idea is deferred to the end of a sentence or longer unit
2
a
: the act of hanging : the state of being hung
b(1)
: the state of a substance when its particles are mixed with but undissolved in a fluid or solid
(2)
: a substance in this state
(3)
: a system consisting of a solid dispersed in a solid, liquid, or gas usually in particles of larger than colloidal size compare emulsion
3
: something suspended
4
: the means by which something is suspended
especially : the system of devices (such as springs) supporting the upper part of a vehicle on the axles

Example Sentences

He was angry about his suspension from the team. His record shows several suspensions from school. He's under suspension for breaking the rules. a suspension of the rules She was punished by suspension of her driver's license.
Recent Examples on the Web Three officers remain on full suspension pending the outcome of an internal investigation into Thomas’ death. Elliot Hughes, Journal Sentinel, 16 Sep. 2022 Sam Garvin, vice chairman and a minority owner of the Suns, was chosen by the team to serve as interim Governor during Sarver's suspension that began Tuesday when the NBA announced the findings of the investigation. Duane Rankin, The Arizona Republic, 15 Sep. 2022 Honda says that additions will consist of all-terrain tires, skid plates, suspension modifications, and a more sophisticated all-wheel drive system. Joey Capparella, Car and Driver, 14 Sep. 2022 Other features include Zero’s new Cypher III+ operating system, Bosch’s Stability Control suite, a Showa suspension and Pirelli Scorpion Trail II tires. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 14 Sep. 2022 Severe violations that result in immediate account suspension. Caitlin Mclean, USA TODAY, 14 Sep. 2022 Pargas was placed on suspension after the Texas House committee investigating the tragedy released a damning 82-page report outlining the responding officers' failures to protect students. Olivia Osteen, ABC News, 12 Sep. 2022 During that time, Rainey was on administrative duty, and once the criminal case was completed, the Coral Springs Police Internal Affairs investigation began, and then two-month suspension, said Chief Brad McKeone. Lisa J. Huriash, Sun Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2022 Wide receiver Agiye Hall returns from suspension this week and could be a big-play target for Ewers. Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al, 10 Sep. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English suspensyon, from Anglo-French suspension, from Late Latin suspension-, suspensio, from Latin suspendere

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of suspension was in the 15th century

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