English

suspend

səˈspend, səsˈpɛnd
Meaning: to temporarily stop or delay something; to officially prohibit someone from their role
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: səsˈpɛnd

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base suspend
3rd person singular present suspends
Present participle suspending
Past suspended
Will future will suspend
Going-to future going to suspend
Imperative negative don't suspend / do not suspend

Example

The principal decided to suspend the student for three days.
The principal decided to suspend the student for three days.

Usage Notes

Commonly used in formal contexts for stopping a service, a law, or a person's participation as a punishment.

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