Suspension meaning in English
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Definition
a suspension (from school): a temporary exclusion (from school)
a suspension (from driving): a temporary ban (from driving)
the suspension (of a car): equipment fixed to the wheels (of a car) to reduce the effects of uneven road surfaces
Examples
- "Helen : Cryonic suspension of the whole body costs $200,000."
- "From cutting-edge French auto manufacturer Citron comes a new hybrid car equipped with four tires, an engine, two doors and a super smooth suspension that will make you think you're driving on cheese."
- "As one of our patients, your body will be frozen when you die and preserved in cryonic suspension."
Exercise 1
Philip would like his secretary to be .
Philip would like his secretary to be fired.
fired: This is correct. In the letter, Philip says, "it is with regret that I recommend she be dismissed as soon as possible". To be "dismissed" is to be "fired" or "to lose your job". Note, Philip's statement, "I recommend she be dismissed" (not "I recommend she is dismissed"), is an example of the infrequently used subjunctive tense. The subjunctive present is generally reserved for statements of insistence, demand or necessity. Example: I demand that he BE fired immediately.
punished : "To be punished" is "to be disciplined" for an action considered to be wrong. In this context, a punishment might be a reduction of financial bonuses, or perhaps a demotion to a more junior position. The term "punished" is not a synonym of "dismissed".
promoted: "To be promoted" is to given a better job in the same company. Example: Philip dreams of being PROMOTED to CEO of the Delavigne Corporation. The term "promoted" is not a synonym of "dismissed".
suspended: In this context, "to be suspended" would mean a temporary pause or exclusion from working. Example: After touching yet another female intern, Philip Cheeter was SUSPENDED without pay for 15 days. The term "suspended" is not a synonym of "dismissed".
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