suspend

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suspend
səˈspɛnd Listen
Meanings
verb
  • 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.

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