suspend - Definition & Meaning | VisualLang Dictionary

sus

pend

Third Person

suspends

Present Participle

suspending

Past Tense

suspended

Past Participle

suspended

to temporarily put on hold a process or habit

transitive

The company decided to suspend production temporarily due to a supply chain issue.
She suspended her gym membership while recovering from an injury.
The school suspended classes indefinitely due to the pandemic.
The government suspended flights from certain countries to prevent the spread of disease.
He suspended his daily jogging routine during the winter months.

Synonyms:

to hang something so that it dangles freely without support from below

transitive

They used a sturdy rope to suspend the swing from the tree branch.
The artist decided to suspend the sculpture from the ceiling, creating a floating effect.
Christmas lights were carefully suspended across the room, creating a festive atmosphere.
The chandelier was suspended from the high ceiling, illuminating the entire hall.
To achieve the desired effect, the photographer had to suspend the backdrop behind the model.

to disperse fine particles throughout a fluid so they remain evenly distributed without settling

transitive

The scientist used a stirring mechanism to suspend the particles in the solution.
When you suspend flour in water, it creates a mixture that is neither fully dissolved nor settled.
The lab technician needed to suspend the cells in the nutrient broth for the experiment.
To accurately measure the sample, the chemist ensured the solids were properly suspended in the liquid.
By shaking the bottle, you can suspend the medicine evenly before taking a dose.

to temporarily prevent someone from going to school as a punishment because they did something wrong

transitive

The student was suspended for a week after the incident in the hallway.
After breaking the rules, she was suspended for two days to reflect on her actions.
The principal decided to suspend him for disrupting class repeatedly.
Due to his behavior, the school decided to suspend him for the rest of the week.
After the fight, he was suspended for three days.

Synonyms:

to delay or temporarily halt the enforcement of a sentence, provided no further offense is committed within a specified time frame

transitive

The court suspended his sentence for six months, allowing him to avoid prison if he behaved.
His sentence was suspended, but only if he refrained from committing any more crimes.
They suspended her sentence on the condition that she attend counseling sessions.
The judge agreed to suspend the sentence, placing him under probation for one year.
The sentence was suspended, and he was told to report back in six months for review.

Synonyms:

to temporarily make something inactive or inoperative

transitive

The government may suspend certain regulations during times of crisis.
The government decided to suspend the new policy until further research could be done.
Due to unforeseen circumstances, they suspended the decision until next month.
The agreement was suspended pending negotiations with the other party.
The teacher suspended the assignment deadline because of the school closure.