Also called suspen′sion sys`tem. the arrangement of springs, shock absorbers, etc., in a vehicle, connecting the wheel-suspension units or axles to the chassis frame.

SUSPENSION definition: 1. the act of stopping something happening, operating, etc. for a period of time: 2. a punishment…. Learn more.

Suspension most commonly means a stoppage or withholding of something, especially a temporary one, as in The parade requires a temporary suspension of traffic. Suspension is the noun form of the verb …

Definition of suspension noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

A vehicle's suspension consists of the springs and other devices attached to the wheels, which give a smooth ride over uneven ground.

Jan 16, 2026 · For example, the suspension of a circle is a cylinder with the two ends collapsed into one point each; in other words, a space homeomorphic to a sphere.

temporarily keeping someone, or a group or team, out of a job, organization, school, etc.: [uncountable] his suspension from baseball after repeated drug use. [countable] The usual fines and suspensions …