suspension (Noun)
Suspension refers to the temporary removal of someone from a position, school, or activity as a punishment, or the act of stopping something for a period of time. It also describes a system of springs in a vehicle or a mixture where particles are held in a liquid.
Think of a 'Suspension Bridge'—it is 'hanging' there, just like a student is 'hanging' out of school during a suspension...
He received a permanent suspension. → He was expelled from the school.
The salt suspension was clear. → The salt solution was clear.
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