Meaning of the word paused in English

What does paused mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

paused

US /pɔːzd/
UK /pɔːzd/

Verb

stopped for a short time before continuing

Example:
He paused for a moment to catch his breath.
The music paused briefly before the next track began.
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