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When something is suspended, it is "left hanging;" it is neither in full operation nor permanently ended. Suspense is a state of uncertainty and maybe anxiety. When we watch a play or movie, we enjoy experiencing a "suspension of disbelief;" that is, we allow ourselves to believe we're watching reality, even though we aren't truly fooled.
If someone is suspended from work, school, etc., they are temporarily not allowed to work, go to school, or take part in an activity because of having done something wrong:
SUSPENDED definition: hung by attachment to something above. See examples of suspended used in a sentence.
suspend something to officially stop something for a time; to prevent something from being active, used, etc. for a time. Production has been suspended while safety checks are carried out. The constitution was suspended as the fighting grew worse.
If someone is suspended, they are prevented from holding a particular job or position for a fixed length of time or until a decision is made about them.
(of coffee, food, etc.) Paid for but not consumed by a customer, so that it can be given to a less fortunate person. (music, of a chord) Having had its third omitted and replaced with a major second or perfect fourth. And thus he leaves the Senate / Divided and suspended, all uncertain.