1. To inhibit, prevent, or slow down the development, expansion, or increase of something
The new regulations suppress growth in the construction industry.
Os novos regulamentos suprimem o crescimento na indústria da construção.
2. To restrain or control the advancement of a biological organism or economic activity
The medication is designed to suppress growth of cancer cells.
O medicamento foi desenvolvido para suprimir o crescimento de células cancerígenas.