suspension

[suh-spen-shuhn] / səˈspɛn ʃən /

NOUN

delay

Synonyms

STRONGEST

break freeze halt interruption layoff moratorium period postponement stoppage termination

STRONG

abeyance adjournment breather cessation conclusion cutoff deferment disbarment discontinuation doldrums dormancy downtime end ending finish five intermission latency letup pause quiescence quiescency remission respite stay suspense ten time-out

WEAK

abeyancy breathing spell coffee break concluding discontinuing heave-ho

Antonyms

STRONGEST

beginning continuation go start

STRONG

commencement continuance introduction opening

WEAK

completion persistence

Example Sentences

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In the days after the start of the conflict, energy prices have surged, reflecting the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz and the suspension of operations at some oil-and-gas facilities in the region.

From The Wall Street Journal

Dubai's airports announced they would resume limited flights on Monday evening but Air France said it was extending its suspension of flights to that and three other airports until March 5.

From Barron's

—In Asia, airline stocks suffered steep losses in Asia as various carriers announced flight suspensions due to air space closures.

From The Wall Street Journal

The suspension might impact regional flows and LNG production in Egypt, as Israel is a key supplier to both Egypt and Jordan.

From The Wall Street Journal

Qatar Airways confirmed the temporary suspension of flights to and from its capital Doha due to the closure of Qatari airspace, while Emirates said it was temporarily stopping services to and from Dubai.

From BBC

suspension

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