suspended
word · lemma: suspend
Definition
“Suspended” means temporarily stopped, removed from normal activity, or hanging in the air or from above. It is often used for school, work, accounts, services, or physical objects.
Usage & Nuances
Common patterns: 'be suspended from school/work,' 'service/account is suspended,' and 'be suspended from the ceiling.' In formal contexts it often means a temporary punishment or interruption; in physical descriptions it means hanging, not touching the ground. Don't confuse it with 'fired' or 'expelled,' which are usually more permanent.
Example Sentences
The student was suspended for three days.
basic
The lamp is suspended above the table.
basic
My account was suspended after a payment problem.
basic
Classes are suspended until Monday because of the storm.
natural
He got suspended from work after the argument.
natural
For a moment, time felt suspended.
natural