Definitions

1. verb

to stop or delay something temporarily, especially because of a lack of money or resources.

“The project was suspended due to financial difficulties.”

2. verb

to hold something in a state of suspension, often in mid-air.

“The diver suspended herself in the water, waiting for the fish to come closer.”

3. noun

a temporary stop or delay in an activity or process.

“The suspension of classes due to a storm caused many students to stay home.”

4. noun

a state of being held or supported in mid-air, often by an invisible force.

“The magician created a suspension of the object above the audience’s heads.”