sus ‧ pen ‧ sion AC /səˈspenʃ ə n/ BrE AmE noun
[ Word Family: verb : ↑ suspend ; noun : ↑ suspension ]
1 . STOPPING SOMETHING [uncountable] when something is officially stopped for a period of time
suspension of
Both sides are now working towards a suspension of hostilities.
2 . MAKING SOMEBODY LEAVE [countable] when someone is not allowed to go to school, do their job, or take part in an activity for a period of time as a punishment:
He received a six-month suspension for unprofessional behaviour.
suspension from
The fight led to his suspension from school.
3 . PART OF A VEHICLE [uncountable] a part attached to the wheels of a vehicle that makes it more comfortable on roads that are not smooth:
a car with an excellent suspension system
4 . LIQUID [countable] technical a liquid mixture in which very small pieces of solid material are contained but have not combined with it