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pause

/pɔz/

Synonyms of pause Antonyms of pause Examples of pause Usage of pause Parts of pause Definition that contains pause Words sounding like pause Explanation of pause

verb
interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
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"The speaker paused"

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hesitate

type of:
delay
noun
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
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Similar:

break intermission interruption suspension

type of:
interval time interval
verb
cease an action temporarily
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"We pause for station identification"

Similar:

break intermit

type of:
cut off disrupt break up interrupt
noun
temporary inactivity
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type of:
inactivity

Examples of pause

"The speaker paused"
"We pause for station identification"