suspend
Meaning
To suspend means to temporarily stop or delay something from happening or being in effect.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "suspend" with "suspense," which refers to a state of uncertainty or excitement.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Last
Saturday
the
town
market
was
crowded
in
the
morning
,
but
heavy
rain
started
in
the
afternoon
.
Officials
decided
to
suspend
the
market
for
the
rest
of
the
day
to
keep
people
safe
.
Vendors
packed
their
stalls
and
most
customers
left
calmly
.
By
Sunday
the
water
had
gone
down
and
people
discussed
when
the
market
would
open
again
.
Common Phrases
suspend a decision
suspend an activity
suspend a service
Synonyms
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