1. to hang something from above so that it does not touch the ground
2. to temporarily stop or interrupt an activity, process, or service
3. to temporarily remove someone from their job, school, or organization as punishment

Examples

• The chandelier suspends from the ceiling by a heavy chain.
• The school suspends classes during severe weather.
• The company suspends the employee for violating safety rules.
• The bridge suspends over the deep canyon below.
• The judge suspends the sentence for two years.
• The principal suspends three students for fighting.
• Construction suspends during the winter months.