suspend
word
/səˈspɛnd/
suh-SPEND
/səspˈɛnd/
suh-SPEND
Definition
To temporarily stop something from continuing, usually with the intention of resuming it later. It can also mean to hang something from above.
Usage & Nuances
Often formal; 'suspend from school/job' implies temporary removal, not permanent. 'Suspend operations' (for businesses), 'suspend judgment' (delay a decision). As 'hang,' more technical or scientific. Not the same as 'cancel' (which is permanent).
Spanish: suspender - aplazar (temporalmente)Portuguese (BR): suspender - adiar (temporariamente)Portuguese (PT): suspender - adiar (temporariamente)Chinese (Simplified): 暂停 - 悬挂Chinese (Traditional): 暫停 - 懸掛Hindi: निलंबित करनाArabic: تعليق - إيقاف مؤقتاًBengali: বিলম্বিত করা - স্থগিত করা - ঝোলানোRussian: приостанавливать - временно отстранять - подвешиватьJapanese: 一時中断する - 停職処分にする - 吊るすVietnamese: đình chỉ - tạm ngưng - treo lênKorean: 일시 중단하다 - 정직시키다 - 매달다Turkish: askıya almak - geçici olarak durdurmak - asmakUrdu: معطل کرنا - عارضی طور پر روکنا - لٹکاناIndonesian: menangguhkan - menghentikan sementara - menggantung
Example Sentences
The lamp is suspended from the ceiling.
basic
He was suspended from work for a week after breaking the rules.
natural
Let’s suspend judgment until we have all the facts.
natural
All flights were suspended last night because of the technical issue.
natural
The school will suspend classes during the storm.
basic
They suspended the match because of heavy rain.
basic