Suspension Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary
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the act of forcing someone to leave a job, position, or place for a usually short period of time as a form of punishment
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the act of suspending someone
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He was angry about his suspension from the team.
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His record shows several suspensions from school.
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He's under suspension for breaking the rules.
2
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the act of stopping or delaying something for a usually short period of time
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(a) suspension of peace talks
3
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the act of making something invalid or ineffective for a usually short period of time
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a 30-day license suspension
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a suspension of the rules
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She was punished by suspension of her driver's license.
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technical
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a substance (usually a liquid) that has very small pieces of a solid material mixed throughout it
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technical
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the parts of a vehicle that connect the body to the tires and allow the vehicle to move more smoothly over uneven surfaces
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the car's front/rear suspension