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To suspend means to hang from something. "The chandelier was suspended from the ceiling." That's why the Golden Gate Bridge, for example, is called a suspension bridge: because the bridge hangs from a frame which is built above it.
Figuratively, to suspend means to pause something, to "leave it hanging". "We are suspending our investigation for two days" means that we are temporarily stopping it. "Your membership is suspended" means that it is being temporarily revoked. This use of the word was further stretched, so that instead of saying "My membership in the club is suspended" they said "The club suspended me" although it wasn't them but their membership which was held up. This usage was carried into the workplace where employees will say "I've been suspended for three weeks" although what they mean is that their job has been suspended (temporarily stopped) for three weeks.
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What is the term used to refer to a quantum of light?
The term used to refer to a quantum of light is a photon.
What is the noun for suspend?
The noun form is suspense.
What is the term for the height of a wave?
Hi The term used to refer the height of a wave is "significant wave height".
Is acceleration a term for a change in velocity?
Yes, acceleration is the term used to describe the rate at which an object's velocity is changing. It can refer to an increase or decrease in speed, or a change in direction.
What does the term "sunset time" refer to - the beginning or the end of the sunset?
The term "sunset time" refers to the time when the sun goes below the horizon, marking the end of the sunset.
To what does the term coed refer?
to what does the term coed refer
What is the term used to refer to someone with a Ph.D.?
The term used to refer to someone with a Ph.D. is "doctor."
What is the term used to refer to a quantum of light?
The term used to refer to a quantum of light is a photon.
What is the term given when watching a film you're required to accept an idea that you wouldn't believe in the real world?
Suspend Disbelief.
What is the verb for suspense?
The verb for suspense is "to suspend."
What does the term extraterrestrial refer to?
The term extraterrestrial can be adjective or noun. In adjective case, the term extraterrestrial refer occurring or existing beyond the earth's atmosphere. In noun case, the term extraterrestrial refer being from the beyond the earth's atmosphere.
How do you use the word suspend in a sentence?
Examples: I hoped the principal would not suspend me. Suspend the crate in the air, with a rope.
How do use the word suspend in a sentence?
Examples: I hoped the principal would not suspend me. Suspend the crate in the air, with a rope.
What is the past tense of suspend?
The past tense of suspend is suspended.
What is the past participle of suspend?
Suspended is the past participle of suspend.
What does the term x86 refer to?
The term refers to hybrid processors
What term does one use to refer to a dead US president?
I can not think of any special term . Sometimes the term "dead presidents' is used to refer to money.
