suspend

Definition

  • v. hang freely
  • v. cause to be held in suspension in a fluid
  • v. bar temporarily; from school, office, etc.
  • v. make inoperative or stop

Word forms

Past participle
suspended
Past tense
suspended
Present participle
suspending
Third person singular
suspends

Example sentences

  1. vt.

    The teacher decided to suspend the class due to the heavy rain.

  2. vi.

    The company had to suspend operations until further notice.

  3. 計

    You can suspend the program if you need to take a break.