Pause meaning

What does “pause” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“pause” is a noun and verb with 4 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something.

pause

noun

a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
Synonymsintermission break interruption suspension
temporary inactivity

verb

interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
“The speaker paused”
Synonymshesitate
cease an action temporarily
“We pause for station identification”
“let's break for lunch”
Synonymsintermit break

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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