Suspension: meaning, definitions and examples
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suspension
[ səˈspɛnʃ(ə)n ]
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
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.
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
Word origin
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.