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Pause /pɔːz/

The meaning and definition of Pause, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

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.
  2. A short time for relaxing and doing something else.
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.”
Synonyms hiatus moratorium recess break holiday vacillation

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