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suspend

Pronunciation: [səˈspɛnd]

Word

Learn how to use suspend in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

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?

How to pronounce suspend

Pronunciation: [səˈspɛnd]

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