English Synonym Finder

suspend

Definitions

To hang something from above so that it is supported.

To temporarily prevent something from continuing or being in force.

To officially debar someone from a job, school, or organization for a period of time.

Examples

The school decided to suspend the student for violating the code of conduct.

They plan to suspend the bridge from heavy steel cables to ensure it remains stable.

Synonyms

adjourn defer postpone pause interrupt hang dangle

Antonyms

continue resume proceed enact start maintain persist