suspension

(noun) a mixture in which fine particles are suspended in a fluid where they are supported by buoyancy.

(noun) a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something. Synonyms: pause, intermission, break, interruption.

(noun) temporary cessation or suspension. Synonyms: abeyance.

(noun) an interruption in the intensity or amount of something. Synonyms: respite, reprieve, hiatus, abatement.

(noun) a mechanical system of springs or shock absorbers connecting the wheels and axles to the chassis of a wheeled vehicle. Synonyms: suspension system.

(noun) the act of suspending something (hanging it from above so it moves freely). Synonyms: dangling, hanging. Example: "There was a small ceremony for the hanging of the portrait."

(noun) a temporary debarment (from a privilege or position etc). Synonyms: temporary removal.