suspend

• Verbo que se usa para denotar la acción de detener temporalmente algo o de colgar algo de un soporte.

A verb used to indicate the act of temporarily stopping something from continuing, or hanging something from a support.

1. Hang freelyB2formal

   To attach something so that it hangs freely from a support above.

   Suspender (colgar)

   • They suspended the chandelier from the ceiling.
   • The lantern was suspended from a hook.
   • A rope was suspended between the two trees.

   Sinónimosdanglehang

   Antónimosreststandsupport

2. Hold in a fluidC1formalscientific

   To cause particles to be dispersed or held in a fluid without sinking.

   suspender (en un fluido)

   • The chemist suspended the powder in the solution.
   • Dust particles were suspended in the air.
   • The sediment was suspended in the water.

   Sinónimosdisperseemulsifyfloat

   Antónimosdepositprecipitatesettlesink

3. Bar temporarilyB1formal

   To temporarily remove someone from a position, school, or activity as a penalty.

   Suspender temporalmente

   • The student was suspended for cheating on the exam.
   • The officer was suspended pending an investigation.
   • He was suspended from the team for breaking the rules.

   Sinónimosbanbardebarexclude

   Antónimosreadmitreinstaterestore

4. B2formal

   To temporarily stop a process, activity, or habit, often by official decree.

   suspender

   • The government suspended the project due to budget cuts.
   • They suspended the sale of the product for safety reasons.
   • The negotiations were suspended until further notice.

   Sinónimosadjourndeferdelaydiscontinuehaltinterruptpostponeshelvestay

   Antónimoscontinueproceedrenewrestartresume

5. Make inoperativeB2formal

   To cause something to stop working or being active.

   suspender, dejar inoperativo

   • The company suspended operations during the strike.
   • The license was suspended for non-payment.
   • The service was suspended due to technical issues.

   Sinónimosceasedeactivatedisablediscontinuehaltinterruptstop

   Antónimoscontinuereactivatereinstatereschedulerestoreresume

6. Render temporarily ineffectiveC1formal

   To make something inactive or ineffective for a period of time.

   suspender

   • The medication can suspend the symptoms temporarily.
   • The court suspended the law pending a review.
   • The spell suspended the enemy's powers.

   Sinónimosdeferdelayhaltholdinterruptmothballpostponeshelvetable

   Antónimoscontinuereinstateresume