Meaning of the word suspend in English

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suspend

US /səˈspend/

UK /səˈspend/

temporarily prevent from continuing or being in force or effect

Example:

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The club has suspended him for two matches.

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The talks were suspended after a disagreement.

Synonym:

postpone adjourn delay defer interrupt

hang (something) from somewhere

Example:

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A lamp was suspended from the ceiling.

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The bridge was suspended by strong cables.

Synonym:

hang dangle swing attach

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suspender suspender belt