pause (Meaning)
pause (n)
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
temporary inactivity
pause (v)
interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
cease an action temporarily
pause (n.)
A temporary stop or rest; an intermission of action; interruption; suspension; cessation.
Temporary inaction or waiting; hesitation; suspence; doubt.
In speaking or reading aloud, a brief arrest or suspension of voice, to indicate the limits and relations of sentences and their parts.
In writing and printing, a mark indicating the place and nature of an arrest of voice in reading; a punctuation point; as, teach the pupil to mind the pauses.
A break or paragraph in writing.
A hold. See 4th Hold, 7.
To make a short stop; to cease for a time; to intermit speaking or acting; to stop; to wait; to rest.
To be intermitted; to cease; as, the music pauses.
To hesitate; to hold back; to delay.
To stop in order to consider; hence, to consider; to reflect.
pause (v. t.)
To cause to stop or rest; -- used reflexively.
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pause Sentence Examples
- The orchestra hesitated briefly, pausing before launching into the grand finale.
- At the crossroads, the driver paused to consider their route.
- The speaker paused dramatically, allowing the audience to absorb the weight of his previous statement.
- The runner took a moment's pause before accelerating towards the finish line.
- The train conductor announced a pause in service due to a track malfunction.
- The conversation came to an abrupt pause as both parties realized the misunderstanding.
- The artist paused his work, contemplating the next brushstroke.
- The video player paused on a particularly evocative scene.
- The teacher paused to allow students time to complete their thoughts.
- The robot paused in its movements, awaiting further instructions.
FAQs About the word pause
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something, temporary inactivity, interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing, cease an ac
break,hesitate, catch one's breath, hold one's horses,stop, interrupt, finish, lay off, discontinue, terminate
continue, persist, continue, persist, extend, extend, advance,advance, progress, progress
The orchestra hesitated briefly, pausing before launching into the grand finale.
At the crossroads, the driver paused to consider their route.
The speaker paused dramatically, allowing the audience to absorb the weight of his previous statement.
The runner took a moment's pause before accelerating towards the finish line.
