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Definition of Pause
1. Noun. A time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something.
Generic synonyms: Interval, Time Interval
Specialized synonyms: Lapse, Blackout, Caesura, Dead Air, Delay, Hold, Postponement, Time Lag, Wait, Halftime, Relief, Respite, Rest, Rest Period, Time-out, Letup, Lull
Derivative terms: Break, Suspend
2. Verb. Interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing. "They pause a long time"; "The speaker paused"
Specialized synonyms: Hem And Haw, Scruple
Generic synonyms: Delay
Derivative terms: Hesitater, Hesitation
3. Noun. Temporary inactivity.
Specialized synonyms: Break, Recess, Respite, Time Out, Falter, Faltering, Hesitation, Waver, Intermission, Freeze, Halt
4. Verb. Cease an action temporarily. "Let's break for lunch"
Generic synonyms: Break Up, Cut Off, Disrupt, Interrupt
Specialized synonyms: Breathe, Catch One's Breath, Rest, Take A Breather, Take Five, Take Ten
Derivative terms: Break, Intermission
Definition of Pause
1. n. A temporary stop or rest; an intermission of action; interruption; suspension; cessation.
2. v. i. To make a short stop; to cease for a time; to intermit speaking or acting; to stop; to wait; to rest.
3. v. t. To cause to stop or rest; -- used reflexively.
Definition of Pause
1. to stop temporarily [v PAUSED, PAUSING, PAUSES]
Medical Definition of Pause
1. 1. A temporary stop or rest; an intermission of action; interruption; suspension; cessation. 2. Temporary inaction or waiting; hesitation; suspence; doubt. "I stand in pause where I shall first begin." (Shak) 3. In speaking or reading aloud, a brief arrest or suspension of voice, to indicate the limits and relations of sentences and their parts. 4. 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. 5. A break or paragraph in writing. "He writes with warmth, which usually neglects method, and those partitions and pauses which men educated in schools observe." (Locke) 6. A hold. See 4th Hold. Synonym: Stop, cessation, suspension. Origin: F, fr. L. Pausa. See Pose. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Pause
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