SUSPENDED definition: hung by attachment to something above. See examples of suspended used in a sentence.

When something is suspended, it is "left hanging;" it is neither in full operation nor permanently ended. Suspense is a state of uncertainty and maybe anxiety. When we watch a play or movie, we enjoy …

If someone is suspended from work, school, etc., they are temporarily not allowed to work, go to school, or take part in an activity because of having done something wrong:

To bar for a period from a privilege, office, or position, usually as a punishment: suspend a student...

If someone is suspended, they are prevented from holding a particular job or position for a fixed length of time or until a decision is made about them. Julie was suspended from her job shortly after the …

suspend something to officially stop something for a time; to prevent something from being active, used, etc. for a time. Production has been suspended while safety checks are carried out. The constitution …

to remove (someone) from membership in or prevent (someone) from attending, usually for a limited time, a job, school, club, etc., esp. as a punishment: suspended from school for drinking on school …

To temporarily halt, pause, or discontinue something. "The company decided to suspend production of the product until further notice." It involves the deliberate action of putting a process, activity, or state …

The judge suspended [= postponed] the hearing for one week. I advise suspending judgment until the investigation is over.

Suspended typically refers to being temporarily prevented, stopped or halted from continuing or being in force or effect.