Suspension

usgb/səˈspenʃn/
noun

The act of stopping something for a while.

The suspension of the football match was due to heavy rain.
Visual representation of "suspension" - The act of stopping something for a while

Often appears as...

  • suspension of play
  • suspension of activities
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Temporary Halt

Suspension implies a stoppage that is not permanent, but rather a break before continuation.

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The suspension of bus services will last during the snowstorm.
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Event Disruption

Suspension can be caused by unexpected events, leading to an interruption in normal activities.

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Due to a power outage, there was a temporary suspension of the concert.
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abeyancecessationdelayhaltinterruptionpausepostponereprieverespiteterminate
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