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| 1. | [ verb ] interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing | |
| Synonyms: | hesitate | |
| Examples: | "The speaker paused" |
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| Related terms: | delay hem_and_haw scruple waverer | |
| 2. | [ noun ] a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something | |
| Synonyms: | break interruption suspension intermission | |
| Related terms: | time_interval letup respite delay lapse blackout halftime time-out caesura dead_air hesitate freeze | |
| 3. | [ verb ] cease an action temporarily | |
| Synonyms: | break intermit | |
| Examples: | "We pause for station identification" "let's break for lunch" |
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| Related terms: | interrupt rest take_five take_ten respite | |
| 4. | [ noun ] temporary inactivity | |
| Related terms: | inactivity respite intermission freeze hesitation | |
| Similar spelling: |
passe paseo pas passee Pascoe Pasche Paez passkey pass Pais Paek Pash Page pace Paige paisa Pasco pasha Pasko Pasch pascha Pasqua Pacheo Pascua Paz pax Pak PAC |
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