Suspension meaning

What does “suspension” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“suspension” is a noun with 7 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a mixture in which fine particles are suspended in a fluid where they are supported by buoyancy.

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

  3. temporary cessation or suspension

    Synonymsabeyance
  4. an interruption in the intensity or amount of something

  5. a mechanical system of springs or shock absorbers connecting the wheels and axles to the chassis of a wheeled vehicle

  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”

  7. a temporary debarment (from a privilege or position etc)

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University