1. An unforeseen obstacle; SYN. hitch, rub, snag.
2. (Informal) An emotional preoccupation.

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

(Irregular preterit, past participle: hanged).
(Irregular preterit, past participle: hung).
1. To be exhibited.
2. To be menacing, burdensome, or oppressive.
3. To be placed in position as by a hinge.
4. To be suspended or hanging.
5. To be suspended or poised.
6. To cause to be hanging or suspended; SYN. hang up.
7. To decorate or furnish with something suspended.
8. To fall or flow in a certain way; SYN. fall, flow.
9. To kill by hanging; SYN. string up.
10. To let drop or droop.
11. Said of meat: to be left hanging, in order to acquire a gamey taste.
12. To place in position as by a hinge so as to allow free movement in one direction.
13. To prevent from reaching a verdict, of a jury. + prikaži više

1. To interrupt a telephone conversation.
2. To put a telephone receiver back in its cradle.
3. To place on a hook or hanger designed for the purpose
4. To replace (a telephone receiver) on the cradle so that the connection is broken
5. To keep delayed, suspended, or held up
6. To cause to stick or snag immovably

(Usually followed by 'with' or used in a combining form) Having items suspended on or from a support.