suspend

Universal Words verb [VN] 1 [usually +adv./prep.] ~ sth/sb (from sth) (by / on sth) to hang sth from sth else: A lamp was suspended from the ceiling. * Her body was found suspended by a rope. 2 to officially stop sth for a time; to prevent sth from being active, used, etc. for a time: Production has been suspended while safety checks are carried out. * The constitution was suspended as the fighting grew worse. * In the theatre we willingly suspend disbelief (= temporarily believe that the characters, etc. are real). 3 to officially delay sth; to arrange for sth to happen later than planned: The introduction of the new system has been suspended until next year. * to suspend judgement (= delay forming or expressing an opinion) 4 [usuallypassive] ~ sb (from sth) to officially prevent sb from doing their job, going to school, etc. for a time: The police officer was suspended while the complaint was investigated. * She was suspended from school for a week. 5 (be suspended in sth) (technical) to float in liquid or air without moving: Small droplets are held suspended in the atmosphere. seealsoSUSPENSION