Meaning
“Suspension” refers to the act of stopping or delaying something temporarily, or the state of being stopped or delayed. It can also refer to a system that absorbs shocks (as in a car), or a liquid mixture where particles are dispersed but not dissolved.
Grammar and Usage
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Part of speech: noun
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Countable/Uncountable: can be both
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Common structures:
- the suspension of + noun (e.g., the suspension of service)
- under suspension (e.g., The player is under suspension.)
- suspension system (technical use for vehicles)
Main Usages:
- Temporary stop or delay → The suspension of the project means the project is paused.
- Punishment at work or school → He was given a three-day suspension.
- Mechanical system (cars, bikes) → The car’s suspension needs repair.
- Scientific term (chemistry) → A suspension of particles in a liquid.
Common Phrases
- under suspension – temporarily banned or not allowed to work
- suspension bridge – a bridge supported by cables
- suspension system – part of a vehicle that absorbs shocks
- temporary suspension – short-term pause or halt
Collocations
- service suspension
- license suspension
- school suspension
- project suspension
- bridge suspension system
Examples
- The company announced the suspension of flights due to bad weather.
- The student received a three-day suspension for breaking the rules.
- Engineers inspected the car’s suspension system after the accident.
- The temporary suspension of talks disappointed many supporters.
- The scientist examined a suspension of sand particles in water.
- The officer was placed under suspension pending investigation.
- The suspension bridge swayed slightly in the wind.
- The government lifted the suspension of visa services last week.
Synonyms or Related
- interruption
- halt
- pause
- delay
- stoppage
- expulsion (in school contexts)
Antonym
- continuation
- resumption
- restoration