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suspend

To suspend something is to stop a contract, right, or obligation from having effect for a period of time without cancelling it.

In plain English

This means putting it on hold for a while. During that time it does not operate, but it is not ended altogether.

In context

Here, suspend names the action to make an active contract temporarily stop having effect without ending it.

Situation
Processing amendments, renewals, extensions, suspension, and termination
What it communicates
offers the action to pause an active contract

Meaning limits

The term itself does not indicate how long the temporary period lasts or why it is imposed.

Examples

“The council suspended her fishing rights until spring instead of revoking them.”

Core meaning

“During the repairs, the lease was suspended.”

In context