ETYM Latin interruptio: cf. French interruption.
Some occurrence that interrupts; SYN. break, abrupt change.

The act of stopping, or arresting progress, motion, or action.

ETYM Cf. French suspension, Latin suspensio arched work, imperfect pronunciation. Related to Suspend.
1. The act of suspending something (hanging it from above so it moves freely); SYN. dangling, hanging.
2. An interruption in the intensity or amount of something; SYN. respite, reprieve, hiatus, abatement.
3. A mixture in which fine particles are suspended in a fluid where they are supported by buoyancy.
4. A temporary debarment (from a privilege or position etc); SYN. temporary removal.
5. A system of springs or shock absorbers connecting the wheels and axles to the chassis of a wheeled vehicle; SYN. suspension system. + prikaži više