Suspense — Defs

01 a. Held or lifted up; held or prevented from proceeding.

1.
Held or lifted up; held or prevented from proceeding.[Obs.]
“[The great light of day] suspense in heaven.” — Milton.
2.
Expressing, or proceeding from, suspense or doubt.[Obs.]

02 n. The state of being suspended; specifically, a state of uncertainty and expectation, with anxiety or apprehension; indetermination; indecisi…

1.
The state of being suspended; specifically, a state of uncertainty and expectation, with anxiety or apprehension; indetermination; indecision; as, the suspense of a person waiting for the verdict of a jury.
“Ten days the prophet in suspense remained.” — Denham.

“Upon the ticklish balance of suspense.” — Cowper.
2.
Cessation for a time; stop; pause.
“A cool suspense from pleasure and from pain.” — Pope.
3.
A temporary cessation of one's right; suspension, as when the rent or other profits of land cease by unity of possession of land and rent.(Law)

Phrases & compounds

Suspense account — an account in which receipts or disbursements are temporarily entered until their proper position in the books is determined.