suspended Definition
- 1temporarily prevent from continuing or being in force or effect
- 2hang (something) from somewhere
Using suspended: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "suspended" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The game was suspended due to heavy rain.
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His driver's license was suspended for six months.
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The company suspended its dividend payments.
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The chandelier was suspended from the ceiling.
suspended Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with suspended
a state of temporary cessation of vital functions, as in hibernation or medical anesthesia
Example
The patient was put into suspended animation during the surgery.
a legal term referring to a court order that delays a defendant's serving of a sentence after they have been found guilty, usually on the condition that they follow certain rules or complete a period of probation
Example
He was given a suspended sentence and ordered to perform community service.
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The office had a suspended ceiling with fluorescent lighting.
Summary: suspended in Brief
The term 'suspended' [səˈspɛndɪd] refers to something that is temporarily prevented from continuing or being in force or effect. It can also mean to hang something from somewhere. Examples include 'The game was suspended due to heavy rain.' and 'The chandelier was suspended from the ceiling.' Phrases include 'suspended animation,' 'suspended sentence,' and 'suspended ceiling.'
