suspension

Meanings

• 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)

Synonyms

abatement, abeyance, break, dangling, hanging, hiatus, intermission, interruption, pause, reprieve, respite, suspension system, temporary removal