B2verb 2K

Suspend

🇬🇧 UK /["/səˈspend/","/səˈspendz/","/səˈspendɪd/","/səˈspendɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/səˈspend/","/səˈspendz/","/səˈspendɪd/","/səˈspendɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Suspend

to hang something from something else

In simple words: To temporarily stop something.

Suspend in a sentence

• The school decided to suspend the student for three days due to his disruptive behavior.
• They had to suspend the construction work because of the heavy rain.
• The company chose to suspend its operations temporarily during the investigation.
• You can suspend payments if you notify the bank in advance.
• She wore earrings that seemed to suspend delicately from her ears.
• The chandelier was suspended from the ceiling by a chain.

How to use Suspend

Use 'suspend' in formal contexts, like in meetings or legal situations. Avoid using it in casual conversations unless you're joking.

Grammar pattern

suspend + object

Memory hint

Think of a swing ‘suspend-ed’ in the air — it’s not moving yet.

Related words

Collocations with Suspend

• immediately
• indefinitely
• temporarily
• agree to
• decide to
• vote to
• the power to suspend something
• immediately
• indefinitely
• temporarily
• agree to
• decide to
• vote to
• the power to suspend something
• automatically
• formally
• indefinitely
• threaten to
• for
• from
• pending
• be suspended on full pay
• be suspended with pay
• be suspended without pay

Synonyms for Suspend

• pause
• interrupt
• halt
• defer
• put on hold

Opposites of Suspend

• continue
• resume
• proceed

Common mistakes with Suspend

• Confused with 'suspense' — they are different terms.
• Using 'suspend' without an object, as it typically needs one.
• Mixing up the past tense form - 'suspended' instead of 'suspend' in the present.

Frequently asked questions about Suspend

What does Suspend mean?

To temporarily stop something.

What is the definition of Suspend?

to hang something from something else

How do you use Suspend in a sentence?

The school decided to suspend the student for three days due to his disruptive behavior.

Can you give another example of Suspend?

They had to suspend the construction work because of the heavy rain.

What are synonyms for Suspend?

Common alternatives include pause, interrupt, halt, defer, put on hold.

What is the opposite of Suspend?

Opposite meanings include continue, resume, proceed.

What words go with Suspend?

It commonly pairs with immediately, indefinitely, temporarily, agree to, decide to, vote to, the power to suspend something, immediately, indefinitely, temporarily, agree to, decide to, vote to, the power to suspend something, automatically, formally, indefinitely, threaten to, for, from, pending, be suspended on full pay, be suspended with pay, be suspended without pay.

What are common mistakes when using Suspend?

Confused with 'suspense' — they are different terms. Using 'suspend' without an object, as it typically needs one. Mixing up the past tense form - 'suspended' instead of 'suspend' in the present.

How do you pronounce Suspend?

US: /["/səˈspend/","/səˈspendz/","/səˈspendɪd/","/səˈspendɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/səˈspend/","/səˈspendz/","/səˈspendɪd/","/səˈspendɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Suspend?

Use 'suspend' in formal contexts, like in meetings or legal situations. Avoid using it in casual conversations unless you're joking.

What CEFR level is Suspend?

"Suspend" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.