Definition

To stop something temporarily or to delay it for a while.

Example

The meeting will suspend until next week due to scheduling conflicts.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you hear that they decided to suspend the project for a while?

Yeah, I heard it was due to budget issues.

I guess that means we'll have to wait longer for the updates.

True, hopefully they get things sorted out soon.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To temporarily stop something from happening or to prevent someone from doing something, often as a form of punishment or interruption.

Example

The school decided to suspend the student for a week due to his behavior.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you hear they decided to suspend classes for the rest of the week?

Yeah, I heard! I think it’s because of the storm coming our way.

I hope they don’t suspend the exams too, though.

Root Explanation

Suspend → It is formed from "sus-" (meaning up) and "pendere" (meaning to hang). The word describes the act of hanging something up or causing it to be temporarily inactive or stopped.

Memory Tip

Think of something being 'hung up' ('pendere') in the air ('sus-') — that's why suspend means to temporarily stop or hold something.

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