suspended
UK: səˈspɛndɪd | US: səˈspɛndɪd
adj. temporarily inactive or halted
vt. (past tense) hung from above; caused to cease temporarily
vt. (past tense) barred temporarily from a privilege or position
The word "suspend" originates from Latin suspendere, combining sub- (under) and pendere (to hang). The morpheme sus- (a variant of sub-) implies "from below," while pend retains its core meaning of hanging. Over time, the term expanded metaphorically to include halting actions or privileges, reflecting the idea of "leaving something hanging" in uncertainty. The suffix -ed marks the past tense or adjectival form.
The chandelier was suspended from the ceiling by a delicate chain.
Classes were suspended due to the snowstorm.
He was suspended from school for violating the code of conduct.
The animation showed a ball suspended in mid-air.
The committee suspended further discussions until more data was available.