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Inglese

suspension

gb/səspˈɛnʃən/ us/səspˈɛnʃən/
B2 Inglese
~ 5100
Accezioni
0 accezioni
Sostantivo B2 event
1

temporary stopping of activity

A time when something is stopped for a while but may start again later.

Schema d'uso: the suspension of [activity/service/rule]
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse "suspension" with "suspense". "Suspension" is about stopping something for a time, while "suspense" is the feeling of not knowing what will happen next. Also, use "suspension of [something]", not "suspension for [something]" in this sense.
Sinonimi
interruption (Emphasizes a break in continuity; may be shorter or less formal than a suspension.) | halt (Stronger and often more sudden than suspension; can be permanent or temporary.)
Contrari
continuation (Emphasizes that an activity keeps going without being stopped.) | resumption (Refers to the act of starting again after a suspension or break.)
Collocazioni
temporary suspension |suspension of services |suspension of operations |suspension of flights |suspension of payments |in suspension until further notice
Temi
law |business |daily life |core_vocabulary
Esempi
  • The airline announced the suspension of all flights due to the storm.
  • Talks ended in the temporary suspension of the peace negotiations.
  • The company ordered a suspension of production until the safety issues are fixed.
  • Following the scandal, there was a suspension of funding for the project.
  • The city has declared a suspension of parking rules during the holiday weekend.
Esempi per chi studia
  • There was a suspension of classes because of the heavy snow.
  • We are worried about the suspension of bus service in our area.
  • The suspension of the rule will last for one month.
  • After the accident, there was a short suspension of all train travel.
  • The suspension of the game made the fans very angry.
Sostantivo B2 action
2

temporary removal as punishment

A time when someone cannot go to school, work, or a team for a short time because they did something wrong.

Schema d'uso: the suspension of [someone] from [school/job/team]
Errore comune:
Learners often say "He was in suspension" instead of "He was on suspension". Use the preposition "on" to describe someone’s status ("on suspension"). Use "from" to show where they are suspended from ("suspension from school").
Sinonimi
ban (Stronger and often longer or permanent; may mean someone is never allowed back.) | disciplinary action (Broader; may include suspension but also other forms of punishment.)
Contrari
reinstatement (Refers to officially allowing someone to return after being suspended or removed.) | clearance (Suggests that someone is found not guilty or is allowed to continue without punishment.)
Collocazioni
school suspension |on suspension |face suspension |impose a suspension |10-day suspension |driver's license suspension
Temi
education |work |law
Esempi
  • The player received a three-game suspension for violent conduct.
  • After the investigation, the officer was placed on paid suspension.
  • The school issued a one-week suspension for repeated bullying.
  • He is appealing his suspension from the professional association.
  • Driving under the influence can lead to the suspension of your license.
Esempi per chi studia
  • The student got a two-day suspension for fighting.
  • She was on suspension and could not go to work.
  • His suspension from the team will end next month.
  • They warned him that another mistake could mean suspension.
  • The judge ordered the suspension of his driving license.
Sostantivo B2 entity
3

vehicle system absorbing shocks

The parts of a car, bike, or other vehicle that make the ride smoother by softening bumps in the road.

Schema d'uso: [vehicle] has [adjective] suspension
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse "suspension" with "shock absorber". The suspension is the whole system of parts; shock absorbers are just one part of that system.
Sinonimi
shock absorbers (Refers specifically to one part of the suspension system, not the whole system.)
Contrari
rigid axle (Describes a type of vehicle setup with less flexible movement compared to more advanced suspension systems.)
Collocazioni
front suspension |rear suspension |suspension system |independent suspension |soft suspension |stiff suspension
Temi
transport |technology |transportation
Esempi
  • The car's soft suspension makes it very comfortable on long journeys.
  • Off-road vehicles usually have stronger suspension to handle rough terrain.
  • You should check the suspension if the car feels unstable when turning.
  • The new model comes with an upgraded suspension system for better handling.
  • A damaged suspension can cause uneven tire wear and poor control.
Esempi per chi studia
  • This bike has very good suspension for mountain roads.
  • The car's suspension is broken, so the ride is very hard.
  • They changed the suspension to make the car feel sportier.
  • A strong suspension is important for driving on bad roads.
  • He bought a truck with heavy-duty suspension.
Sostantivo technical C1 entity
4

mixture of particles in fluid

A liquid or gas with tiny solid pieces mixed through it that do not dissolve and can slowly fall to the bottom.

Schema d'uso: [substance] forms a suspension in [liquid]
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes call any cloudy liquid a "solution". In science, use "suspension" when the solid does not dissolve and can settle, and "solution" when it dissolves completely.
Sinonimi
dispersion (A broader technical term; not all dispersions are suspensions in the strict chemical sense.)
Contrari
solution (In a solution the particles are dissolved and do not separate, unlike in a suspension.)
Collocazioni
in suspension |aqueous suspension |drug suspension |fine particle suspension |colloidal suspension |suspension of solids
Temi
science |chemistry |medicine
Esempi
  • The medicine is supplied as an oral suspension that must be shaken before use.
  • Sand in water is a simple example of a suspension.
  • The lab measured how long the particles remained in suspension.
  • This paint is a suspension of pigment in oil.
  • The study focused on the stability of the particle suspension under different temperatures.
Esempi per chi studia
  • Shake the bottle to mix the suspension before you drink it.
  • Mud in water is a suspension, not a clear liquid.
  • The small pieces stay in suspension for a short time.
  • In this experiment, we made a suspension of chalk in water.
  • The doctor gave the child an antibiotic suspension.
Sostantivo C1 state
5

state of being hung from above

The state of something hanging from above, not resting on the ground.

Schema d'uso: the suspension of [object] from [support]
Errore comune:
Learners may not realize this sense is different from the punishment or "temporary stopping" meanings. Here, "suspension" is about physical hanging, often in technical or design contexts.
Sinonimi
hanging (More general and everyday; does not suggest any technical or structural idea.)
Contrari
support (Refers to holding something up from below rather than letting it hang from above.)
Collocazioni
suspension from a cable |suspension point |suspension system |in suspension above the ground |suspension by wires
Temi
construction |physics |core_vocabulary
Esempi
  • The design relies on the suspension of the platform from steel cables.
  • The chandelier's suspension from the high ceiling makes it a focal point of the room.
  • Engineers tested the suspension of the walkway under heavy loads.
  • The art installation features the suspension of large metal shapes in mid-air.
  • The entire structure is held in place by the suspension of its main beam.
Esempi per chi studia
  • The lamp’s suspension from the ceiling looks very simple.
  • The bridge uses the suspension of a road deck by strong cables.
  • We checked the suspension of the sign to be sure it was safe.
  • The ball’s suspension in the air was created with thin wires.
  • The fan broke because its suspension from the ceiling was weak.
Sostantivo technical C2 entity
6

held note creating dissonance

In music, a note that continues from one chord into the next and sounds wrong for a moment before it moves to a note that fits.

Schema d'uso: a suspension over [chord]
Errore comune:
Non-musicians may confuse this with the everyday meanings of "suspension". In music, it is a very specific technical term, not a general "pause" or "stop".
Sinonimi
non-chord tone (A broader music-theory term; a suspension is one specific type of non-chord tone.)
Contrari
resolution (In music theory, the movement from the dissonant suspension to a consonant note that fits the chord.)
Collocazioni
prepare a suspension |resolve the suspension |unresolved suspension |harmonic suspension |vocal suspension
Temi
music |arts |arts_entertainment
Esempi
  • The composer uses a long suspension in the soprano line to build tension.
  • You should resolve that suspension down by step in the next measure.
  • This hymn features a classic fourth-to-third suspension over the dominant chord.
Esempi per chi studia
  • In this piece, we can hear a clear suspension before the final chord.
  • The teacher showed us how a suspension must move to a new note.
  • The suspension makes the music feel tense until it resolves.
  • Many choral songs use suspension to create a sweet sound.
  • The student wrote a melody with a suspension over the last chord.
Grammatica
Forma base
suspension
IPA
GB/səspˈɛnʃən/
US/səspˈɛnʃən/
Sillabe e accento
sus - pen - sion (3 sillabe)
Stress on 2nd syllable (pen)
Forme flesse
Noun
  • Base: suspension
  • Plural: suspension, suspensions
Famiglia di parole
Forms
suspensions noun
Core family
suspend verb B1
Related words
suspense noun B2 suspenseful adjective
Espressioni

be on suspension

1
/bˈi ˈɔn səspˈɛnʃən/
fixed phrase

be temporarily removed as punishment

To be in a period when you are not allowed to go to school, work, or a team because you did something wrong.

Esempi
  • The teacher is currently on suspension while the school investigates the complaint.
  • He was on suspension for a week after the fight.
  • Two employees are on suspension for breaking company rules.

in suspension

1
/ˈɪn səspˈɛnʃən/
fixed phrase technical

particles spread through a fluid

Used to say that tiny solid pieces are mixed through a liquid or gas and have not fallen to the bottom yet.

Esempi
  • The sediment remains in suspension until the water is left to stand.
  • These drugs are more stable when the particles are kept in suspension.
  • The engineer measured how long the dust stayed in suspension in the air.

suspension bridge

1
/səspˈɛnʃən bɹˈɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase

bridge with roadway hanging from cables

A type of bridge where the road is hung from long cables that are held up by tall towers.

Esempi
  • The city is famous for its historic suspension bridge across the river.
  • Engineers chose a suspension bridge design to span the wide bay.
  • We walked across the old suspension bridge that shook slightly in the wind.

suspension of disbelief

1
/səspˈɛnʃən əv dˌɪsbɪlˈif/
fixed phrase

choosing to accept fiction as real

The decision to forget that a film, book, or show is not real so that you can enjoy the story.

Esempi
  • Science-fiction movies require a certain suspension of disbelief from the audience.
  • The special effects were so poor that they ruined my suspension of disbelief.
  • Good acting helps viewers maintain their suspension of disbelief.
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