'suspend' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'suspendere,' where 'sub-' meant 'under' and 'pendere' meant 'to hang.'

'suspendere' transformed into the Old French word 'suspendre,' and eventually became the modern English word 'suspend' through Middle English.

Initially, it meant 'to hang under,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'temporarily prevent' and 'hang something.'