1. the action of hanging something from above
2. a temporary removal or exclusion from a position, privilege, or activity as a punishment
3. the temporary stopping or delaying of something

Examples

• The bridge’s suspension cables support the entire roadway.
• The student received a three-day suspension for fighting.
• The game was played despite the suspension of several key players.
• The company announced the suspension of all flights due to bad weather.
• The mechanic checked the car’s suspension system.
• Oil and water form a temporary suspension when shaken together.
• The suspension bridge swayed gently in the wind.