to hang (something), esp so that it is free on all sides except at the point of support

The chandelier was suspended on a chain

to keep (something) from falling or sinking by some invisible support, e.g. buoyancy

We could see dust suspended in the air

to cause (something) to stop temporarily

The bus service has been suspended

to set (something) aside, or make it temporarily inoperative

They agreed to suspend the rules

to defer (a prison sentence) on particular conditions

to hold (something) in an undetermined or undecided state awaiting fuller information

I ask you to suspend judgment

to debar (somebody) temporarily from office, membership, or employment

He was suspended on full pay while the allegations were investigated

to hold (a musical note) over into the following chord