Suspension
noun
The act of stopping something for a while.
The suspension of the football match was due to heavy rain.
Often appears as...
- suspension of play
- suspension of activities
noun
A punishment where someone is temporarily not allowed to work, go to school, or take part in an activity.
He received a one-week suspension from school for his behavior.
Often appears as...
- school suspension
- suspension from work
noun
In a vehicle, the system of springs and shock absorbers that connects the wheels and controls the vehicle's movement.
His car's suspension needs to be repaired.
Often appears as...
- car suspension
- suspension system
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Technical
noun
A substance in which tiny particles are spread throughout a liquid without dissolving.
Milk is an example of a suspension because it has fat particles spread throughout the liquid.
Often appears as...
- suspension of particles
- suspension in liquid
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Academic
noun
The act of stopping something for a while.
The suspension of the football match was due to heavy rain.
Often appears as...
- suspension of play
- suspension of activities
noun
A punishment where someone is temporarily not allowed to work, go to school, or take part in an activity.
He received a one-week suspension from school for his behavior.
Often appears as...
- school suspension
- suspension from work
noun
In a vehicle, the system of springs and shock absorbers that connects the wheels and controls the vehicle's movement.
His car's suspension needs to be repaired.
Often appears as...
- car suspension
- suspension system
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A substance in which tiny particles are spread throughout a liquid without dissolving.
Milk is an example of a suspension because it has fat particles spread throughout the liquid.
Often appears as...
- suspension of particles
- suspension in liquid
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Temporary Halt
Suspension implies a stoppage that is not permanent, but rather a break before continuation.
The suspension of bus services will last during the snowstorm.
Pro Tip 2/2Event Disruption
Suspension can be caused by unexpected events, leading to an interruption in normal activities.
Due to a power outage, there was a temporary suspension of the concert.
Pro Tip 1/2Temporary Halt
Suspension implies a stoppage that is not permanent, but rather a break before continuation.
The suspension of bus services will last during the snowstorm.
Pro Tip 2/2Event Disruption
Suspension can be caused by unexpected events, leading to an interruption in normal activities.
Due to a power outage, there was a temporary suspension of the concert.
Pro Tip 1/2Temporary Halt
Suspension implies a stoppage that is not permanent, but rather a break before continuation.
The suspension of bus services will last during the snowstorm.
Pro Tip 2/2Event Disruption
Suspension can be caused by unexpected events, leading to an interruption in normal activities.
Due to a power outage, there was a temporary suspension of the concert.
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abeyancecessationdelayhaltinterruptionpausepostponereprieverespiteterminate
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The science of macaroni...
which is somewhere between a suspension and a solution. It's when you take two materials that don't dissolve and you make the particles so small that they can't separate. Mayo is what happens when you take oil and water, which don't mix, and you bind them together, usually with the help of another substance called an emulsifier.
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Why Black girls are...
And they used that information to help me understand why my actions, and those of my classmate, were disruptive to the learning community they were leading. They didn't place me on suspension; they didn't call the police. My fight didn't keep me from going to school the next day.
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One of the most epic...
From suspension bridges, he incorporated large cables supported by central pillars and anchored at each bank. This design was ideal for supporting long decks, which hung from smaller vertical cables. But Roebling’s model also drew from cable-stayed bridges.
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Steven Strogatz: How...
So they built the blade of light, and it's a very thin ribbon of steel, the world's -- probably the flattest and thinnest suspension bridge there is, with cables that are out on the side. You're used to suspension bridges with big droopy cables on the top.
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Building the impossible:...
to pursue a different the suspension bridge. Where a cantilever bridge is supported from one end a suspension bridge suspends its deck from cables strung across the gap. The result is a more flexible structure that’s resilient to winds and shifting loads.
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Quake-Proof Bridge PIPE...
place on earth an engineer would choose to build the world's longest suspension bridge if the ground beneath a suspension bridge is shaken by an earthquake we could in the worst case for example get a tower toppling over obviously a catastrophic event
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The next big thing is...
I applied the skills that I learned in the streets to start my own fashion brand. My lawyer peeked my ambition, so he suggested that the judge grant me a suspended sentence. For once in my life, a suspension was a good thing.
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Biggest Suspension...
spring in stringers on it the grade these are really good now owe yourself support now tying them together forms a rudimentary suspension bridge it's fine
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Fact-checking the Bible...
its stories with a kind of willing almost loving suspension of disbelief because if you actually saw the whole thing raw and uncut you would never
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Joe Smith: How to use a...
Shake. Fold. Cuts itself. Fold. The fold is important because it allows interstitial suspension.
Video examples
The science of macaroni...
which is somewhere between a suspension and a solution. It's when you take two materials that don't dissolve and you make the particles so small that they can't separate. Mayo is what happens when you take oil and water, which don't mix, and you bind them together, usually with the help of another substance called an emulsifier.
Video examples
Why Black girls are...
And they used that information to help me understand why my actions, and those of my classmate, were disruptive to the learning community they were leading. They didn't place me on suspension; they didn't call the police. My fight didn't keep me from going to school the next day.
Video examples
One of the most epic...
From suspension bridges, he incorporated large cables supported by central pillars and anchored at each bank. This design was ideal for supporting long decks, which hung from smaller vertical cables. But Roebling’s model also drew from cable-stayed bridges.
Video examples
Steven Strogatz: How...
So they built the blade of light, and it's a very thin ribbon of steel, the world's -- probably the flattest and thinnest suspension bridge there is, with cables that are out on the side. You're used to suspension bridges with big droopy cables on the top.
Video examples
Building the impossible:...
to pursue a different the suspension bridge. Where a cantilever bridge is supported from one end a suspension bridge suspends its deck from cables strung across the gap. The result is a more flexible structure that’s resilient to winds and shifting loads.
Video examples
Quake-Proof Bridge PIPE...
place on earth an engineer would choose to build the world's longest suspension bridge if the ground beneath a suspension bridge is shaken by an earthquake we could in the worst case for example get a tower toppling over obviously a catastrophic event
Video examples
The next big thing is...
I applied the skills that I learned in the streets to start my own fashion brand. My lawyer peeked my ambition, so he suggested that the judge grant me a suspended sentence. For once in my life, a suspension was a good thing.
Video examples
Biggest Suspension...
spring in stringers on it the grade these are really good now owe yourself support now tying them together forms a rudimentary suspension bridge it's fine
Video examples
Fact-checking the Bible...
its stories with a kind of willing almost loving suspension of disbelief because if you actually saw the whole thing raw and uncut you would never
Video examples
Joe Smith: How to use a...
Shake. Fold. Cuts itself. Fold. The fold is important because it allows interstitial suspension.
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Michael Ignatieff
Canadian Politician
Democratic constitutions do allow some suspension of rights in states of emergency. Thus rights are not always trumps. But neither is necessity. Even in times of real danger, political authorities have to prove the case that abridgments of rights are justified.
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Kirby Smart
American Coach
I think, as a coach, you have to be willing to do what's best for the player. And you say what's best for the player: is it better to give him a game suspension, three-game suspension, no suspension. I think each case may be different in that.
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David McCullough
American Historian
People are so helpful. People will stop what they're doing to show you something, to walk with you through a section of the town, or explain how a suspension bridge really works.
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Kevin De Bruyne
Belgian Athlete
Pogba's a massive player. I know him a little bit. He's unbelievable. He took a red card, and that's the way it goes: you have injuries and suspensions.
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Traian Basescu
Romanian Politician
My suspension was a long-planned move... and was done to protect would-be convicts in Romanian politics.
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Joan Didion
American Author
To believe in 'the greater good' is to operate, necessarily, in a certain ethical suspension.
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Robert Henri
American Artist
Good composition is like a suspension bridge - each line adds strength and takes none away.
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Alex Rodriguez
American Athlete
I take full responsibility for the mistakes that led to my suspension for the 2014 season.
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Jack Butland
English Athlete
You never know what may happen with injuries and suspensions.
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Yami Gautam
Indian Actress
I do hot yoga and TRX, a kind of suspension training.
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Michael Ignatieff
Canadian Politician
Democratic constitutions do allow some suspension of rights in states of emergency. Thus rights are not always trumps. But neither is necessity. Even in times of real danger, political authorities have to prove the case that abridgments of rights are justified.
Quote examples
Kirby Smart
American Coach
I think, as a coach, you have to be willing to do what's best for the player. And you say what's best for the player: is it better to give him a game suspension, three-game suspension, no suspension. I think each case may be different in that.
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David McCullough
American Historian
People are so helpful. People will stop what they're doing to show you something, to walk with you through a section of the town, or explain how a suspension bridge really works.
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Kevin De Bruyne
Belgian Athlete
Pogba's a massive player. I know him a little bit. He's unbelievable. He took a red card, and that's the way it goes: you have injuries and suspensions.
Quote examples
Traian Basescu
Romanian Politician
My suspension was a long-planned move... and was done to protect would-be convicts in Romanian politics.
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Joan Didion
American Author
To believe in 'the greater good' is to operate, necessarily, in a certain ethical suspension.
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Robert Henri
American Artist
Good composition is like a suspension bridge - each line adds strength and takes none away.
Quote examples
Alex Rodriguez
American Athlete
I take full responsibility for the mistakes that led to my suspension for the 2014 season.
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Jack Butland
English Athlete
You never know what may happen with injuries and suspensions.
Quote examples
Yami Gautam
Indian Actress
I do hot yoga and TRX, a kind of suspension training.
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