B2verbformalworklaw
US/səˈspend/
UK/səˈspend/
to stop something for a period of time, or to officially stop someone from working or studying for a while
In context
The airline suspended all flights because of the storm.
The school suspended him for a week after the fight.
The company suspended payments while it looked for a new investor.
Words that go with suspend
verb + noun
- suspend a playerThe club suspended the player for two matches.
- suspend operationsThe factory had to suspend operations after the fire.
- suspend a serviceThe bus company suspended the service during the strike.
- suspend an accountThey suspended my account without any warning.
verb + preposition
- suspend from schoolStudents who cheat may be suspended from school.
adverb + verb
- temporarily suspendThe council will temporarily suspend parking charges.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He was suspended of his jobCorrect: He was suspended from his job