Suspend (verb):
- To temporarily prevent something from continuing or being in effect:
- Example: “They decided to suspend the project until further notice.”
- Example: “The school suspended classes due to the weather conditions.”
- To hang or be hung from above so as to allow free movement below:
- Example: “The lamp was suspended from the ceiling.”
- Example: “The bridge is suspended over the river.”
- To delay or postpone judgment or action on something:
- Example: “The judge agreed to suspend the sentence pending further review.”
- Example: “They suspended their decision until more information was available.”
Prepositions Used with “Suspend”
- From: Used when describing the action of hanging something.
- Example: “The chandelier was suspended from the ceiling.”
- Between: Used to describe the position relative to two points.
- Example: “The hammock was suspended between two trees.”
Collocations with “Suspend”
- Suspend classes
- Suspend operations
- Suspend payments
- Suspend service
- Suspend judgment
- Suspend disbelief
- Suspend disbelief
- Suspend a license
- Suspend a sentence
- Suspend a decision
- Suspend activities
- Suspend production
- Suspend construction
- Suspend service
- Suspend a meeting
- Suspend trading
- Suspend execution
Example Sentences
- The company decided to suspend operations due to financial difficulties.
- The school suspended classes for a week due to a flu outbreak.
- The bridge is suspended by cables over the river.
- They suspended the artwork from the gallery ceiling.
- The government decided to suspend payments on the loan.
- The judge agreed to suspend the sentence for six months.
- He was suspended from his job pending an investigation.
- The airline suspended flights to certain destinations due to security concerns.
- The city council voted to suspend construction on the new park.
- She decided to suspend her gym membership until she had more time to use it.
- They suspended trading on the stock exchange due to a technical glitch.
- The university decided to suspend all student activities during the strike.
- The coach suspended the player for violating team rules.
- The company suspended production of the new model due to supply chain issues.
- The government suspended the broadcast of the television channel for spreading misinformation.
- She decided to suspend her disbelief and enjoy the movie despite its unrealistic plot.
- The mayor announced plans to suspend the city’s recycling program temporarily.
- They suspended the decision on the merger until the next board meeting.
- The school board voted to suspend the principal pending an investigation.
- The landlord decided to suspend rent payments for tenants affected by the flood.
- The suspension bridge spans the river gorge with impressive engineering.
- The city council voted to suspend the controversial new law.
- They decided to suspend the project until they could secure additional funding.
- The team captain was suspended from the game for unsportsmanlike conduct.
- She suspended the flowers in a basket from the porch ceiling.
- The committee agreed to suspend judgment until all evidence had been reviewed.
- The court agreed to suspend the eviction until a new hearing could be scheduled.
- They suspended the meeting until after lunch.
- He decided to suspend his morning run due to heavy rain.
- The company suspended service on the subway line for maintenance.
- The school board decided to suspend the new dress code policy.
- She was asked to suspend her disbelief and enjoy the play’s fantasy elements.
- The government decided to suspend diplomatic relations with the neighboring country.
- They suspended construction on the new stadium due to environmental concerns.
- The council voted to suspend the councilor pending an ethics investigation.
- The suspension of disbelief is essential for enjoying works of fiction.
- The city decided to suspend parking fines during the holiday season.
- He agreed to suspend his criticism until after the final presentation.
- The city council voted to suspend the curfew during the holiday weekend.
- The judge decided to suspend the trial until the witness could be located.
- They suspended the decision on the merger until they had more information.
- The government decided to suspend all flights to and from the affected region.
- The coach decided to suspend practice due to the extreme heat.
- She decided to suspend her studies for a year to travel abroad.
- The suspension of disbelief allows readers to enjoy fantastical stories.
- They suspended trading on the stock exchange due to technical issues.
- The committee voted to suspend the member for violating the code of conduct.
- The suspension of disbelief is necessary when watching science fiction movies.
- The school board voted to suspend the new grading policy pending further review.
- They decided to suspend the project until they could resolve budget issues.