pause  /pɔz/

noun

1. a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something

synset: pause, intermission, break, interruption, suspension

2. temporary inactivity

synset: pause

verb

1. interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing; "The speaker paused"

synset: hesitate, pause

2. cease an action temporarily; "We pause for station identification"; "let's break for lunch"

synset: pause, intermit, break

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