suspend
BrE /səˈspend/ AmE /səˈspend/
verb en → es
past suspended pp suspended ing suspending
to delay or postpone an event, action, etc.
posponer, suspender
- suspend something until/until when?
- suspend somebody from doing sth
Collocations suspend classes until further notice · suspend a meeting until next week
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The exam was suspended due to the strike.
El examen fue suspendido debido al paro.
to hang or leave something in a position above the ground, supported by a cord, rope, etc.
colgar, suspender
- suspend something from/over sth
Collocations suspend a picture from the ceiling · suspend a light over the table
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She suspended her painting from the wall.
Ella colgó su pintura de la pared.
to remove someone's rights or privileges as a punishment, especially for breaking rules.
suspender (de algo)
- suspend somebody from sth
Collocations suspend someone from driving · suspend a player from the team
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The driver was suspended from driving for six months.
El conductor fue suspendido de conducir durante seis meses.
to stop something temporarily, especially a law or agreement.
suspender (una ley)
- suspend something
Collocations suspend the rules · suspend an investigation
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The government suspended the law for a month.
El gobierno suspendió la ley por un mes.