What is the meaning of suspension?

noun

  • A mixture in which fine particles are suspended in a fluid where they are supported by buoyancy.
  • A time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something.
  • Temporary cessation or suspension.
  • An interruption in the intensity or amount of something.
  • A mechanical system of springs or shock absorbers connecting the wheels and axles to the chassis of a wheeled vehicle.
  • The act of suspending something (hanging it from above so it moves freely. )
    • usage: "there was a small ceremony for the hanging of the portrait"
  • A temporary debarment (from a privilege or position etc. ).
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APAWordNet. (2010). Suspension. Retrieved September 22, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/suspension/definitions/1189489
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