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pause

/pɔːz/
noun
  1. A button whose functions are pausing and resuming something, such as a DVD player, a video game or a computer.

noun
  1. A temporary stop or rest; an intermission of action; interruption; suspension; cessation.

    Similar: hiatus, moratorium, recess

  2. A short time for relaxing and doing something else.

    Similar: break, holiday, recess

  3. Hesitation; suspense; doubt.

    Similar: vacillation, wavering

Synonymsbreak, holiday, recess, hiatus, moratorium, recess
verb
  1. To take a temporary rest, take a break for a short period after an effort.

  2. To interrupt an activity and wait.

    "When telling the scary story, he paused for effect."

  3. To hesitate; to hold back; to delay.

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