suspended

[səˈspɛndɪd]

suspended Definition

• 1. temporarily prevent from continuing or being in force or effect
• 2. hang (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.

• Example

  His driver's license was suspended for six months.

• Example

  The company suspended its dividend payments.

• Example

  The chandelier was suspended from the ceiling.

suspended Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for suspended

• postponed
• delayed
• deferred
• interrupted
• halted

Antonyms for suspended

• continued
• resumed

Phrases with suspended

• suspended animation

  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.

• suspended sentence

  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.

• suspended ceiling

  a secondary ceiling hung below the main (structural) ceiling

  Example

  The office had a suspended ceiling with fluorescent lighting.

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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.'