C1nounformallawpolitics
US/səˈspen.ʃən/
UK/səˈspen.ʃən/
stopping something for a time, or not allowing someone to work, study or play for a time
In context
The officer faces suspension while the complaint is investigated.
The president announced the suspension of all flights to the region.
Three students received a one-week suspension for cheating in the exam.
Words that go with suspension
noun + preposition
- suspension ofWorkers demanded the suspension of the new shift system.
adjective + noun
- temporary suspensionThere will be a temporary suspension of train services this weekend.
- immediate suspensionOpposition leaders called for the immediate suspension of the minister.
verb + noun
- face suspensionPlayers who break the code of conduct face suspension.
- lift the suspensionThe board voted to lift the suspension on the club.