verb (gerund/present participle)
suspender
1. temporarily stopping or interrupting something
The school is suspending classes due to the weather.
A escola está suspendendo as aulas devido ao tempo.
2. hanging or holding something in place without support from below
The chandelier is suspending from the ceiling.
O candelabro está suspenso do teto.
3. temporarily removing someone from a position or activity as punishment
The athlete is suspending from competition for violating rules.
O atleta está sendo suspenso da competição por violar as regras.
4. postponing or delaying a decision or action
They are suspending judgment until more evidence appears.
Eles estão suspendendo o julgamento até que mais provas apareçam.
Related Idioms & Phrases
suspending disbelief - accepting a fictional premise temporarily
suspending judgment - refraining from forming an opinion
suspending sentence - postponing the implementation of a legal sentence
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