1. A mixture in which fine particles are suspended in a fluid where they are supported by buoyancy
   "The scientist examined the suspension under a microscope"
    
2. A time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
   "The talks resulted in a suspension of hostilities";
   - pause, intermission, break, interruption
    
3. A temporary pause; temporary inactivity
   "The project was held in suspension until further funding could be secured";
   - abeyance
    
4. A temporary debarment (from a privilege or position etc.)
   "The student faced suspension from the team due to academic issues";
   - temporary removal
    
5. An interruption in the intensity or amount of something
   "The storm provided a brief suspension from the oppressive heat";
   - respite, reprieve, hiatus, abatement
    
6. A mechanical system of springs or shock absorbers connecting the wheels and axles to the chassis of a wheeled vehicle
   "The car's new suspension system provided a smoother ride";
   - suspension system
    
7. The act of suspending something (hanging it from above so it moves freely)
   "there was a small ceremony for the suspension of the portrait";
   - dangling, hanging
    
8. (music) temporary discord made by prolonging of one or more tones of a chord into the following chord
   "The composer used suspensions to create tension in the piece"

Derived forms: suspensions

Type of: break, debarment, inaction, inactiveness, inactivity, interruption, interval, mechanical system, mixture, support, supporting, time interval

Part of: automotive vehicle, bogie [Asia], car, motor vehicle, railcar, railroad car [N. Amer], railway car [Brit, Cdn], railway carriage [Brit, Cdn]

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