Suspension: meaning, definitions and examples

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suspension

 

[ səˈspɛnʃ(ə)n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in physics

The action of suspending someone or something or the condition of being suspended, in particular. The temporary prevention of something from continuing or being in force or effect.

Synonyms

halt, pause, postponement

Examples of usage

  • The suspension of disbelief is necessary for enjoying works of fiction.
  • The suspension of a student from school for bad behavior.
  • The suspension of a football match due to bad weather conditions.
Context #2 | Noun

in vehicles

The system of springs and shock absorbers by which a vehicle is supported on its wheels.

Synonyms

chassis, shock absorber, spring system

Examples of usage

  • The car's suspension was damaged after hitting a pothole.
  • The new model features an improved suspension for a smoother ride.

Translations

Translations of the word "suspension" in other languages:

🇵🇹 suspensão

🇮🇳 निलंबन

🇩🇪 Aussetzung

🇮🇩 penangguhan

🇺🇦 підвіска

🇵🇱 zawieszenie

🇯🇵 サスペンション

🇫🇷 suspension

🇪🇸 suspensión

🇹🇷 askıya alma

🇰🇷 정지

🇸🇦 تعليق

🇨🇿 pozastavení

🇸🇰 pozastavenie

🇨🇳 暂停

🇸🇮 prekinitev

🇮🇸 frestun

🇰🇿 тоқтату

🇬🇪 შეჩერება

🇦🇿 dayandırma

🇲🇽 suspensión

Etymology

The word 'suspension' originated from the Latin word 'suspensio', which means 'a hanging up'. It has been used in the English language since the 15th century. The term has evolved over time to encompass various meanings related to the act of suspending or being suspended.

See also: suspend, suspended, suspense.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,583, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.