SUSPENSION

Definition of SUSPENSION

  1. (noun)a mixture in which fine particles are suspended in a fluid where they are supported by buoyancy
  2. (noun)a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
  3. (noun)temporary cessation or suspension
  4. (noun)an interruption in the intensity or amount of something
  5. (noun)a mechanical system of springs or shock absorbers connecting the wheels and axles to the chassis of a wheeled vehicle
  6. (noun)the act of suspending something (hanging it from above so it moves freely)
  7. (noun)a temporary debarment (from a privilege or position etc)