Meaning of the word suspended in English

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suspended

Adjective

1.

(of a sentence) imposed by a judge or court but not enforced as long as no further offense is committed within a specified period.

Example:
he was given a suspended prison sentence of 22 months
2.

(of solid particles) dispersed through the bulk of a fluid.

Example:
suspended sediments inhibit the sun's energy from being used for reef building
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