suspending

Suspending is the act of temporarily stopping or delaying the progress or activity of something, or the act of hanging an object so that it is supported from above.

Word origin traces to Latin suspendere, "to hang up".

In law and governance, a suspension is a temporary removal of a privilege, office, or legal status, pending investigation, review, or compliance. In administrative contexts, operations may be suspended to halt activities during risk, maintenance, or emergencies.

In education and employment, suspension typically removes a person from school, work, or activities for a defined period as a disciplinary or corrective measure. Due process and criteria for suspension vary by jurisdiction and institution.

In mechanical engineering and vehicle design, suspension refers to the system that connects the chassis to the wheels and cushions shocks from surface irregularities. This improves ride quality and handling.

In chemistry and materials science, a suspension is a heterogeneous mixture in which solid particles are dispersed in a liquid but do not dissolve, often exhibiting sedimentation over time.

In computing, suspending a process or program pauses its execution, often to save energy or free system resources, and can be reversed to resume.

Suspension also appears in phrases such as "suspension of disbelief" to describe temporary acceptance of a fiction as reality.