suspend
Pronunciation: [səˈspɛnd]
Word
Context: “stop action”
(verb) to temporarily stop something from happening or being used. When you suspend a game, it means the game is paused and will continue later.
Example
The teacher decided to suspend the class for a day to give everyone a break.
Example
The coach did not suspend the game when it started to rain.
Example
Why did they choose to suspend the meeting instead of continuing?
Context: “authority”
(verb) to officially take someone out of a position or activity for a certain time. For instance, if a student breaks rules, the school may suspend them from classes.
Example
The school suspended the student for fighting, but he could return next week.
Example
The principal decided not to suspend the student, even after the incident.
Example
How long will the student be suspended from school?
Context: “float”
(verb) to hang something so that it is not resting on anything and stays up in the air. It's like when you suspend a decoration from the ceiling, and it looks like it's floating.
Example
They suspended the lights from the ceiling to make the room look brighter.
Example
The ornament did not suspend properly and fell to the ground.
Example
How do they plan to suspend the artwork in the gallery?
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