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   suspend

   /səˈspɛnd/

   verb

   • 1. temporarily prevent from continuing or being in force or effect: "work on the dam was suspended"
   • ▪ officially prohibit (someone) from holding their usual post or carrying out their usual role for a particular length of time: "two officers were suspended from duty pending the outcome of the investigation" Similar excludedebarshut outkeep outremoveeliminaterejectexpelejectevictrusticate
   • ▪ defer or delay (an action, event, or judgement): "the judge suspended judgement until January 15" Similar adjourninterruptbreak offpostponedelaydefershelvearrestput offintermitproroguehold overput asidepigeonholeput/hold/keep in abeyancereschedulecut shortbring to an endceasediscontinuedissolvedisbandterminatecall a halt totableinformal:put on iceput on the back burnermothballtake a rain check onOpposite continueresume
   • ▪ (of a judge or court) cause (an imposed sentence) not to be enforced as long as no further offence is committed within a specified period: "the sentence was suspended for six months"
   • 2. hang (something) from somewhere: "the light was suspended from the ceiling" Similar hangslingdrapestringput upswingdangle
   • 3. (of solid particles) be dispersed throughout the bulk of a fluid: "the paste contains collagen suspended in a salt solution"
   • 4. prolong (a note of a chord) into a following chord, usually so as to produce a temporary discord.

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

   Derivatives

   • 1. suspensible adjective

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › suspend (one's) disbeliefSuspend (one's) disbelief Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   May 31, 2024 · The meaning of SUSPEND (ONE'S) DISBELIEF is to allow oneself to believe that something is true even though it seems impossible. How to use suspend (one's) disbelief in a sentence.

3. www.mom.gov.sg › employment-practices › termination-ofTermination due to employee misconduct - Ministry of Manpower

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   Mar 14, 2024 · What is misconduct. Misconduct is the failure to fulfil the conditions of employment in the contract of service. Examples include theft, dishonesty, disorderly or immoral conduct at work and insubordination.

4. study.com › academy › lessonSuspension in Science | Overview & Examples - Lesson - Study.com

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   Nov 21, 2023 · A suspension in chemistry is a type of heterogeneous mixture involving two or more substances. The diameter of particles in a suspension are generally 500-1000 nanometers in...

5. www.reuters.com › world › what-is-unrwa-un-palestinian-refugeeWhat is UNRWA and why are some countries suspending its funding?

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   Jan 29, 2024 · GENEVA, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Major donors to the U.N. Palestinian refugee agency (UNRWA) have suspended funding after allegations emerged that around 12 of its tens of thousands of Palestinian...

6. gateleyplc.com › insight › articleGateley - An employer’s guide to suspending employees

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   Jun 4, 2024 · Suspension can be used in a variety of serious situations involving employees. It may be appropriate where there has been a fundamental breakdown in the relationship with the employee, where there is a risk to property or where there is an overriding duty of care to other parties (e.g. patients in a medical context).

7. www.findlaw.com › criminal › criminal-procedureWhat Is a Suspended Sentence? - FindLaw

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   Dec 14, 2023 · A plea bargain is an agreement by the defendant to plead guilty to a crime in exchange for a reduced sentence. For many first-time offenders, the prosecutor will offer a suspended sentence as a way to negotiate a plea agreement so the defendant can plead guilty but avoid jail time.

8. www.lawinfo.com › resources › criminal-defenseWhat Is a Suspended Sentence? - LawInfo

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   Dec 20, 2023 · Sentencing occurs after conviction of the crime and is where the judge can impose a jail sentence or suspend that sentence. A suspended sentence allows you to serve your time while out on probation instead of in jail.

9. nofilmschool.com › what-is-suspension-disbeliefWhat is the Suspension of Disbelief in Film and TV?

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   Jan 8, 2024 · The term refers to the willingness of an audience to overlook the wondrous and fantastical parts of a narrative, allowing themselves to be fully immersed in the story, regardless of how improbable the plot might be. The Origin of Suspension of Disbelief.

10. academicenglish.net › definition-of-suspendDefinition of “Suspend” - Academic English

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    Jun 22, 2024 · Suspend (verb): To temporarily prevent something from continuing or being in effect: Example: “They decided to suspend the project until further notice.” Example: “The school suspended classes due to the weather conditions.”

11. www.classicthesaurus.com › suspend › synonymsSynonyms for Suspend - 49 Phrasal verbs - Classic Thesaurus

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    Jul 20, 2024 · Synonyms for 'Suspend'. Best phrasal verb synonyms for 'suspend' are 'put off', 'hold up' and 'hold off'.