suspension (C1)
noun
Pronunciation: /səˈspenʃən/
Definition
The act of stopping something for a period of time, or the state of being stopped.
Examples
The player received a two-game suspension for unsportsmanlike conduct.
The company announced a temporary suspension of its operations due to the economic downturn.
Her driving license was subject to suspension after repeated traffic violations.
How to Use suspension
- suspension of disbelief (idiom)
- The willingness of an audience to accept the limitations of reality in a work of fiction and enjoy the story. — "To enjoy the fantasy novel, you need a suspension of disbelief regarding magic."
- suspension of services (collocation)
- A temporary halt to the provision of a service. — "The airline announced a suspension of services to the affected region."
- suspension of judgment (collocation)
- The act of delaying or refraining from forming an opinion or conclusion. — "It's wise to have a suspension of judgment until all the facts are known."
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