suspension

Universal Words noun 1 [U,C] the act of officially removing sb from their job, school, team, etc. for a period of time, usually as a punishment: suspension from school * The two players are appealing against their suspensions. 2 [U,sing.] the act of delaying sth for a period of time, until a decision has been taken: These events have led to the suspension of talks. 3 [U,C] the system by which a vehicle is supported on its wheels and which makes it more comfortable to ride in when the road surface is not even: the front / rear suspension 4 [C,U] (technical) a liquid with very small pieces of solid matter floating in it; the state of such a liquid seealsoSUSPEND