suspension

Definitions

The action of temporarily preventing something from continuing or being in force.

A heterogeneous mixture in which solute-like particles settle out of a solvent-like phase some time after their introduction.

A device on a vehicle that cushions it against shocks from the road surface.

Examples

The car's suspension was damaged after hitting a deep pothole on the highway.

The student received a three-day suspension for violating the school's code of conduct.

Synonyms

postponement deferral adjournment interruption cessation pause abeyance

Antonyms

continuation resumption initiation commencement activation perpetuation start