[səˈspɛnd], (Verb)

Definitions:
- temporarily prevent from continuing or being in force or effect
(e.g: work on the dam was suspended)

- hang (something) from somewhere
(e.g: the light was suspended from the ceiling)

- (of solid particles) be dispersed throughout the bulk of a fluid
(e.g: the paste contains collagen suspended in a salt solution)

- prolong (a note of a chord) into a following chord, usually so as to produce a temporary discord


Phrases:
- suspend disbelief
- suspend payment

Origin:
Middle English: from Old French suspendre or Latin suspendere, from sub- ‘from below’ + pendere ‘hang’