pause

US /pɔz/

UK /pɔ:z/

A2

verb

  • To stop doing for a while before continuing

noun

  • A temporary break before continuing
  • Function on a device to stop and restart it
  • Sign to hold a musical note a bit longer
  • A temporary stop or rest in speech, action, or thought.
  • A mark in musical notation indicating a pause or hold.

other

  • To stop temporarily.

other

  • To temporarily interrupt the execution of a program or process.

Examples

In the pause that followed, I noticed that he was shaking.

Just pause to think before giving me your answer.