(~s)
1.
The ~ of something is the act of delaying or stopping it for a while or until a decision is made about it.
A strike by British Airways ground staff has led to the ~ of flights between London and Manchester...
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2.
Someone’s ~ is their removal from a job or position for a period of time or until a decision is made about them.
The minister warned that any civil servant not at his desk faced immediate ~...
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3.
A vehicle’s ~ consists of the springs and other devices attached to the wheels, which give a smooth ride over uneven ground.
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