definition of
suspension

[1] #1 suspension n. a mixture in which fine particles are suspended in a fluid where they are supported by buoyancy. wn

[2] #2 suspension n. [pause, intermission, break, interruption] a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something. wn

[3] #3 suspension n. [abeyance] temporary cessation or suspension. wn

[4] #4 suspension n. [respite, reprieve, hiatus, abatement] an interruption in the intensity or amount of something. wn

[5] #5 suspension n. [suspension system] a mechanical system of springs or shock absorbers connecting the wheels and axles to the chassis of a wheeled vehicle. wn