suspend

US /səˈspend/

UK /səˈspend/

1.

temporarily prevent from continuing or being in force or effect

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The club has suspended him for two matches.

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The talks were suspended after a disagreement.

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postpone adjourn delay defer interrupt

2.

hang (something) from somewhere

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A lamp was suspended from the ceiling.

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The bridge was suspended by strong cables.

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hang dangle swing attach

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suspender suspender belt