suspension meaning and definition

SUSPENSION noun

Definition of suspension (noun)

1. a mixture in which fine particles are suspended in a fluid where they are supported by buoyancy
2. a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
   • synonyms: break, intermission, interruption, pause
3. temporary cessation or suspension
   • synonyms: abeyance
4. an interruption in the intensity or amount of something
   • synonyms: abatement, hiatus, reprieve, respite
5. a mechanical system of springs or shock absorbers connecting the wheels and axles to the chassis of a wheeled vehicle
   • synonyms: suspension system
6. the act of suspending something (hanging it from above so it moves freely)
   • "there was a small ceremony for the hanging of the portrait"
   • synonyms: dangling, hanging
7. a temporary debarment (from a privilege or position etc)
   • synonyms: temporary removal