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.