When something is suspended, it is "left hanging;" it is neither in full operation nor permanently ended. Suspense is a state of uncertainty and maybe anxiety. When we watch a play or movie, we enjoy …

If someone is suspended from work, school, etc., they are temporarily not allowed to work, go to school, or take part in an activity because of having done something wrong:

SUSPENDED definition: hung by attachment to something above. See examples of suspended used in a sentence.

suspend something to officially stop something for a time; to prevent something from being active, used, etc. for a time. Production has been suspended while safety checks are carried out. The constitution …

If someone is suspended, they are prevented from holding a particular job or position for a fixed length of time or until a decision is made about them. Julie was suspended from her job shortly after the …

To bar for a period from a privilege, office, or position, usually as a punishment: suspend a student...

Dec 14, 2025 · (of coffee, food, etc.) Paid for but not consumed by a customer, so that it can be given to a less fortunate person. (music, of a chord) Having had its third omitted and replaced with a major …

The judge suspended [= postponed] the hearing for one week. I advise suspending judgment until the investigation is over.

Think of other words you know that are like suspended, such as that word's other definition, "to put off temporarily." A student suspended from school has not been kicked out, but instead is left hanging …

to put off, defer, or bring to a stop: to suspend a sentence for a misdemeanor. to bring to a stop, usually for a time: He suspended payments on the car until it was fixed.