suspend
/səsˈpɛnd/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: suspends · suspending
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To halt something temporarily.
Verb
Examples
The meeting was suspended for lunch.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To hold in an undetermined or undecided state.
Verb
Examples
suspending out judgement
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “suspend” mean?
To halt something temporarily.
Is “suspend” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.