suspension
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/səˈspenʃn/
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/səˈspenʃn/
When someone is officially stopped from their job, school, or team for a while as a punishment.
The player received a suspension for breaking the rules.
When something is delayed or paused for a time until a decision is made.
The project is under suspension until more funding is approved.
The parts in a vehicle that make the ride smoother on bumpy roads.
Good suspension helps the car handle rough roads better.
A liquid with tiny solid bits floating in it.
The medicine is a suspension that needs to be shaken before use.