1. to gradually create a feeling of anticipation, tension, or uncertainty about what will happen next
The director built suspense by slowing down the camera movements before the big reveal.
O diretor criou suspense ao desacelerar os movimentos da câmera antes da grande revelação.
2. to deliberately delay revealing information to maintain audience interest
The author built suspense throughout the novel by introducing new clues about the mystery.
O autor criou suspense ao longo do romance ao introduzir novas pistas sobre o mistério.