suspend enrollment

[səˈspɛnd ɪnˈroʊlmənt]
verb phrase
suspender a matrícula
1. to temporarily halt or pause a student's registration or admission status in an educational institution
The university decided to suspend enrollment due to overcrowding in the dormitories.
A universidade decidiu suspender a matrícula devido ao superlotação dos dormitórios.
2. to postpone the acceptance of new students into a program or institution
The school will suspend enrollment for the spring semester while renovations are underway.
A escola vai suspender a matrícula para o semestre da primavera enquanto as reformas estão em andamento.
3. to temporarily prevent a student from continuing their registration process
Students with unpaid fees may have their enrollment suspended.
Estudantes com taxas não pagas podem ter sua matrícula suspensa.
In Brazil, 'suspender a matrícula' is commonly used in university administrative contexts, particularly when institutions face infrastructure challenges, budget constraints, or regulatory requirements. In the United States, this phrase is frequently used in higher education communications regarding capacity management or during institutional crises. Both cultures use this term as a formal administrative action requiring official notification to prospective and current students.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
halt enrollmentfreeze enrollmentpause enrollmentdiscontinue enrollmentstop accepting students
Antonyms / Antônimos
resume enrollmentopen enrollmentaccept enrollmentreinstate enrollment

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
suspender a matrícula
most common and formal usage in educational contexts
Rio de Janeiro
suspender a inscrição
alternative used in some contexts, emphasizing registration aspect
São Paulo
suspender a matrícula / travar a matrícula
'travar' (to lock/freeze) is sometimes used informally
Portugal
suspender a inscrição / suspender a matrícula
both terms accepted; institutional policies may prefer 'inscrição'

Related Words

enrollmentregistrationadmissionmatriculationdefer enrollmentcancel enrollmentwaive enrollment

Related Idioms & Phrases

put enrollment on hold
freeze the enrollment process
put a hold on admissions
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