active suspension
nounDefinition of active suspension
: a computerized system in automobiles that actively adjusts the suspension in response to driving conditions
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Lexus has tried smoothing things out by retuning the base suspension and improving the optional active suspension that constantly adjusts shock dampening. — Malcolm Gunn, courant.com, "2018 Lexus NX," 28 June 2018 Stilettos, emergency suspension on Jan. 25 Suspended 30 days, with 14 days as an active suspension and 16 days deferred. — Kevin Litten, NOLA.com, "6 Bourbon Street strip clubs reach settlements with authorities," 31 Jan. 2018 Other approaches to stabilize boats have relied on a kind of active suspension, like Velodyne Marine’s Martini 1.5, designed to make high-speed boating safer, which could be crucial in search-and-rescue operations. — Jack Stewart, WIRED, "Seakeeper’s Super Spinning System Keeps Ships Stable at Sea," 21 May 2018 One candidate had three active suspensions by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department. — Jim Morrill, charlotteobserver, "Release of their records becomes an issue in Mecklenburg sheriff's race | Charlotte Observer," 4 May 2018 The active suspension and limited-slip differential in the $1,200 Ti Performance Package probably also had a lot to do with handling as well. — Scott Sturgis, Philly.com, "Can a lesser Giulia match the Quadrifoglio?," 22 Apr. 2018 The active suspension references the period of actual closure; most clubs received a deferred suspension in addition to the active portion. — Kevin Litten, NOLA.com, "French Quarter strip club employees face mandatory training," 1 Mar. 2018 Scores, emergency suspension on Jan. 19 Suspended 45 days with 21 days active suspension and 24 days deferred. — Kevin Litten, NOLA.com, "6 Bourbon Street strip clubs reach settlements with authorities," 31 Jan. 2018 Rick's Sporting Saloon, emergency suspension on Jan. 19 Suspended 30 days with 14 days an active suspension and 16 days deferred. — Kevin Litten, NOLA.com, "6 Bourbon Street strip clubs reach settlements with authorities," 31 Jan. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'active suspension.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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