pause

Noun
  1. A time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something (synset 115295994)
    is a type of: interval, time interval - a definite length of time marked off by two instants
    subtypes:
    • lapse - a break or intermission in the occurrence of something
    • blackout - a suspension of radio or tv broadcasting
    • caesura - a pause or interruption (as in a conversation)
    • dead air - an inadvertent interruption in a broadcast during which there is no sound
    • delay, hold, postponement, time lag, wait - time during which some action is awaited
    • halftime - an intermission between the first and second half of a game
    • relief, respite, rest, rest period - a pause for relaxation
    • time-out - a brief suspension of play
    • letup, lull - a pause during which things are calm or activities are diminished
    same as: break, intermission, interruption, suspension
  2. Temporary inactivity (synset 101064741)
    is a type of: inactivity - being inactive; being less active
    subtypes:
Verb
  1. Interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing (synset 202647119)
    "The speaker paused"
    is a type of: delay - act later than planned, scheduled, or required
    subtypes:
    • hem and haw - utter `hems' and `haws'; indicated hesitation
    • scruple - hesitate on moral grounds
    same as: hesitate
  2. Cease an action temporarily (synset 200781106)
    "We pause for station identification"; "let's break for lunch"
    is a type of: break up, cut off, disrupt, interrupt - make a break in
    subtypes:
    same as: break, intermit

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