pause

US /pɑːz/
UK /pɑːz/
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a temporary stop in action or speech

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There was a brief pause in the conversation.
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He pressed the pause button on the remote.
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breakhaltinterruptionrespitecessation
1.

to stop for a short time before going on

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She paused to catch her breath.
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The speaker paused for effect before continuing.
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stophaltbreakhesitateinterrupt