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pause Definition and Meaning in English (pause definition)

noun
Synonyms:breakhaltstop
Quick Answer • Definition

Pause definition: A pause is a temporary stop or rest in action, speech, or activity.

Definitions of Pause

  1. 1noun

    A pause is a temporary stop or rest in action, speech, or activity.

  2. 2verb

    To pause means to stop briefly before continuing an action or speech.

Example Sentences

“He took a brief pause to catch his breath.”

“Please pause the video for a moment.”

“There was a long pause before she replied.”

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Inflected Word Forms

past tensepaused
present participlepausing
pluralpauses
agent nounpauser

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

pause for thoughtexpression

To stop and consider something carefully.

pause for breathexpression

To stop briefly to rest or recover one's breath.

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Pause definition: A pause is a temporary stop or rest in action, speech, or activity.
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'Pause' translates to 'pause' in English. Pause definition: A pause is a temporary stop or rest in action, speech, or activity.
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