Pause — synonyms, definition

1. pause (Noun)

abatement abeyance adjournment arrest break cessation check decrease deferment delay demurral discontinuance discontinuity end extension gap halt hiatus interim interlude • • •

pause (Noun) — A time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something.

pause (Noun) — Temporary inactivity.

inactivity interval time interval blackout break caesura dead air delay falter faltering freeze halftime halt hesitation hold intermission lapse letup lull postponement recess relief respite • • •

2. pause (Verb)

arrest cease contemplate defer delay deliberate demur desist falter forbear halt hammer hem and haw hesitate hold intermit interrupt judge linger meditate • • •

pause (Verb) — Interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing. ex. "The speaker paused"

pause (Verb) — Cease an action temporarily. ex. "We pause for station identification"

break up cut off delay disrupt interrupt breathe catch one's breath hem and haw rest scruple take a breather take five take ten