suspension

• Nom désignant l'action de suspendre ou l'état de ce qui est suspendu, notamment l'interruption temporaire d'une activité ou d'une fonction, ou encore le système de ressorts et d'amortisseurs d'un véhicule qui maintient la carrosserie et absorbe les chocs de la route.

A noun referring to the act of temporarily stopping something from happening or operating, or a system of springs and shock absorbers in a vehicle that supports the chassis and absorbs road shocks.

1. Temporary stopB2formal

   The act of temporarily stopping something from happening or continuing.

   Suspension (arrêt temporaire)

   • The school announced the suspension of classes due to the storm.
   • The company faced a suspension of its operations after the scandal.
   • The judge ordered the suspension of the trial pending new evidence.

   Synonymesabeyanceadjournmentdeferralhiatusinterruptionmoratoriumpausepostponementrespitestay

   Antonymescontinuationproceedingresumption

2. Vehicle systemB2formaltechnical

   The system of springs and shock absorbers that supports a vehicle's body and absorbs road shocks.

   Suspension automobile

   • The car's suspension needs to be repaired after hitting a pothole.
   • A good suspension system ensures a smooth ride on rough roads.
   • He upgraded the suspension on his truck for off-road driving.

   Synonymessuspension system

3. Chemical mixtureC1formalscientific

   A mixture in which solid particles are dispersed throughout a liquid but not dissolved.

   Suspension (mélange chimique)

   • The pharmacist prepared a suspension of the medication for the patient.
   • In chemistry class, we studied how a suspension differs from a solution.
   • The muddy water is a suspension of soil particles in water.

4. PunishmentB2formal

   A temporary removal from a position, job, or school as a disciplinary measure.

   Suspension (sanction disciplinaire)

   • The student received a three-day suspension for breaking the rules.
   • The athlete faced a suspension after failing a drug test.
   • His suspension from the team was due to repeated misconduct.

   Synonymesdebarmentexclusionremovalrustication