/səˈspenʃn/
sus·pen·sion AW
BrE /səˈspenʃn/
NAmE /səˈspenʃn/
[U, C]
the act of officially removing sb from their job, school, team, etc. for a period of time, usually as a punishment
suspension from school
The two players are appealing against their suspensions.
[U, sing.]
the act of delaying sth for a period of time, until a decision has been taken
These events have led to the suspension of talks.
[U, C]
the system by which a vehicle is supported on its wheels and which makes it more comfortable to ride in when the road surface is not even
[C, U] (specialist)
a liquid with very small pieces of solid matter floating in it; the state of such a liquid
➡ see also suspend (5)