suspension vs time-out

time-out vs suspension

suspension and time-out both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
suspension	Yes	No	No	No
time-out	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, time-out is a hyponym of suspension; that is, time-out is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than suspension:

suspension: a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
time-out: a brief suspension of play

Other hyponyms of suspension include lapse, blackout, caesura, dead air, delay, hold, postponement, time lag, wait, halftime, relief, respite, rest, rest period, letup, lull.

suspension (noun)	time-out (noun)
the act of suspending something (hanging it from above so it moves freely)	a brief suspension of play
a temporary debarment (from a privilege or position etc)
a mechanical system of springs or shock absorbers connecting the wheels and axles to the chassis of a wheeled vehicle
an interruption in the intensity or amount of something
temporary cessation or suspension
a mixture in which fine particles are suspended in a fluid where they are supported by buoyancy
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something

Difference between suspension and time-out

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