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| armistice |
an agreement by warring parties to suspend hostilities; truce. |
| caveat |
in law, a formal request to suspend proceedings until the filer of the notice has had a hearing. [1/3 definitions] |
| hang |
to suspend from a point above. [1/17 definitions] |
| hang up |
to suspend from a hook or hanger. [1/4 definitions] |
| hold over |
to suspend (something) until a later date or time [1/2 definitions] |
| intermit |
to suspend or be suspended temporarily; stop periodically. |
| lanyard |
a cord or rope used to suspend small objects, such as a whistle, knife, or key from the neck, shoulder, or belt. [1/4 definitions] |
| recess |
to suspend ongoing proceedings for a limited period of time; take a recess. [1/5 definitions] |
| skewer |
a long, usu. metal pin used to hold food together or suspend it during cooking. [1/3 definitions] |
| suspensory |
serving to support, hold up, or suspend, as a ligament or muscle. [1/4 definitions] |
| tread water |
to suspend activity, esp. while awaiting further developments; mark time. [1/2 definitions] |
| waive |
to suspend (a rule, law, or the like) temporarily or in a particular instance; refrain from enforcing. [1/2 definitions] |
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