suspend one's disbelief
To willingly accept the premise of a story or work of art, usually for the sake of enjoying it.
Although the novel was quite far-fetched, I was willing to suspend my disbelief.
ADV
immediately | indefinitely
temporarily
The airline temporarily suspended all flights due to the severe weather conditions.
effectively
VERB + SUSPEND
agree to, decide to, vote to
The school agreed to suspend classes for two weeks during the renovation project.
threaten to | be forced to
PHRASES
the power to suspend sth
The school principal has the power to suspend students who break the discipline rules.