suspension




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)
  • a temporary debarment (from a privilege or position etc)
  • suspension - thesaurus

    abatement   abeyance   break   dangling   hanging   hiatus   intermission   interruption   pause   reprieve   respite