1. to prevent, inhibit, or restrain the growth, progress, or advancement of something
The government policies suppress development in rural areas.
As políticas governamentais suprimem o desenvolvimento nas áreas rurais.
2. to hinder or obstruct the natural or planned expansion of a process, project, or entity
Budget cuts suppress development of new technologies.
Cortes orçamentários suprimem o desenvolvimento de novas tecnologias.