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suspend

/səˈspɛnd/

Meanings
verb
To halt something temporarily.

Examples :

"The meeting was suspended for lunch."
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interrupt noun

/ˌɪntəˈɹʌpt/

An event that causes a computer or other device to temporarily cease what it was doing and attend to a condition.

"The interrupt caused the packet handler routine to run."

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execution noun

/ˌek.sɪˈkjuː.ʃən/

The act, manner or style of executing (actions, maneuvers, performances).

"The dancer's execution of the pirouette was graceful and precise. "

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something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

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suspended verb

/səˈspɛndɪd/

To halt something temporarily.

"The meeting was suspended for lunch."

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continuation noun

/kəntɪnjʊˈeɪʃ(ə)n/

The act or state of continuing or being continued; uninterrupted extension or succession

"The continuation of the project required everyone to stay late. "

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constantly adverb

/ˈkɒnstəntli/

With steadfastness; with resolve; in loyalty, faithfully.

"My brother constantly helps his younger sister with her homework, demonstrating his steadfast loyalty and support. "

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temporarily adverb

/ˈtɛmp(ə)ɹəɹəli/ /ˌtɛmpəˈɹɛɹəli/

For a limited period of time; not permanently.

"The store is temporarily closed for renovations. "

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facilitate verb

/fəˈsɪləteɪt/

To make easy or easier.

"The new software will facilitate online communication among students in the class. "

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undetermined adjective

/ˌʌndɪˈtɜːrmɪnd/ /ˌʌndɪˈtɜrmənd/

Not determined; not settled; not decided.

"The winner of the science fair project is still undetermined. "

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discontinue verb

/dɪskənˈtɪnju/

To interrupt the continuance of; to put an end to, especially as regards commercial productions; to stop producing, making, or supplying something.

"They plan to discontinue that design."

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suspension noun

/səˈspɛnʃən/

The act of suspending, or the state of being suspended.

"suspension from a hook"

Illustration undecided

undecided verb

/ˌʌndɪˈsaɪdɪd/

To reverse or recant (a previous decision).

""After listening to both sides of the argument, the judge undecided his previous ruling and called for a new trial." "