suspended

Describes something that is temporarily stopped from being active, hanging in the air, or delayed.

ruОписывает то, что временно приостановлено в активности, висит в воздухе или отложено.esDescribe algo que temporalmente se detiene en su actividad, permanece colgado en el aire o queda aplazado.frQualifie quelque chose qui est temporairement interrompu dans son activité, qui reste en suspens dans les airs, ou qui est reporté à plus tard.deBeschreibt etwas, das vorübergehend ausgesetzt, aufgehängt oder aufgeschoben ist. Ebenso im Sinne von schwebend oder in der Schwebe befindlich.ptDescreve algo que foi temporariamente interrompido, que está pendurado no ar ou que foi adiado.zh表示暂时停止、悬空或推迟的状态。arصفة تصف شيئًا أو نشاطًا توقف مؤقتًا أو عُلّق، أو شيئًا معلقًا في الهواء، أو أمرًا مؤجلًا أو مجمدًا.

1. Hanging or floating B1 formal

   Hanging from something or floating in a medium without support from below.

   • The chandelier was suspended from the ceiling.
   • Dust particles were suspended in the air.
   • The bridge is suspended by steel cables.

   ruПодвешенныйesSuspendido (colgante o flotante)frSuspendu (dans l'air ou dans un liquide)deAufgehängt oder schwebendptSuspensozh悬挂的arمُعَلَّق

   Synonymes: danglingfloatinghangingpendentpendulous

   Antonymes: supported

2. Temporarily stopped B1 formal

   Temporarily prevented from continuing or being active.

   • The game was suspended due to bad weather.
   • His driver's license was suspended for speeding.
   • The project is suspended until further notice.

   ruПриостановленныйessuspendido temporalmentefrsuspendu (temporairement interrompu)deAusgesetztptSuspensozh暂停的arمُعَلَّق

   Synonymes: interrupted

   Antonymes: activecontinuingongoingproceeding

3. Temporarily removed from position B1 formal

   Temporarily removed from a job or position as a punishment or during an investigation.

   • The teacher was suspended for misconduct.
   • The police officer was suspended pending an investigation.
   • He was suspended from school for fighting.

   ruОтстранённыйessuspendido de empleo o cargofrsuspendu (de ses fonctions)deSuspendiertptAfastadozh被停职的arموقوف عن العمل

• more suspended comparative form
• most suspended superlative form

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

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия временного прекращения чего-либо или подвешивания чего-либо на опору.esVerbo que se usa para denotar la acción de detener temporalmente algo o de colgar algo de un soporte.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'interrompre temporairement quelque chose ou de suspendre quelque chose à un support.deVerb, das verwendet wird, um die vorübergehende Unterbrechung oder Aussetzung von etwas zu bezeichnen oder das Aufhängen von etwas an einer Stütze.ptVerbo usado para indicar a interrupção temporária de algo ou o ato de pendurar algo em um suporte; também pode significar afastar alguém de uma função ou atividade temporariamente.zh表示暂时停止某事物，或将其悬挂于支撑物上的动词。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على وقف شيء ما مؤقتًا أو تعليقه على دعامة، وكذلك إيقاف شخص عن عمله أو تأجيل أمر ما.

1. Hang freely B2 formal

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

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

   ruПодвешиватьesSuspender (colgar)frSuspendre (pendre librement)deAufhängenptPendurarzh悬挂arتعليق

   Synonymes: danglehang

   Antonymes: reststandsupport

2. Hold in a fluid C1 formal scientific

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

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

   ruВзвешиватьessuspender (en un fluido)frSuspendre (dans un fluide)deIn Schwebe haltenptSuspender em um fluidozh悬浮arتعليق في سائل

   Synonymes: disperseemulsifyfloat

   Antonymes: depositprecipitatesettlesink

3. Bar temporarily B1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruВременно отстранитьesSuspender temporalmentefrSuspendre temporairementdeVom Dienst suspendierenptSuspender temporariamentezh暂时停职arالإيقاف المؤقت

   Synonymes: banbardebarexclude

   Antonymes: readmitreinstaterestore

4. Stop a process B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruПриостановитьessuspenderfrSuspendre (stopper temporairement)deaussetzenptSuspenderzh暂停arتعليق مؤقت

   Synonymes: adjourndeferdelaydiscontinuehaltinterruptpostponeshelvestay

   Antonymes: continueproceedrenewrestartresume

5. Make inoperative B2 formal

   To cause something to stop working or being active.

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

   ruПриостановитьessuspender, dejar inoperativofrRendre inopérantdeAußer Kraft setzenptSuspenderzh暂停arأوقف مؤقتًا

   Synonymes: ceasedeactivatedisablediscontinuehaltinterruptstop

   Antonymes: continuereactivatereinstatereschedulerestoreresume

6. Render temporarily ineffective C1 formal

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

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

   ruПриостановитьessuspenderfrSuspendre temporairementdeAussetzenptSuspenderzh暂停arتعليق مؤقت

   Synonymes: deferdelayhaltholdinterruptmothballpostponeshelvetable

   Antonymes: continuereinstateresume

• suspended past participle
• suspended past simple
• suspending present participle
• suspends third person singular