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To briefly stop or interrupt an action
“There may be occasions when you have to pause your work due to unexpected technical issues.”
To linger or tarry in expectation of something
“The gravity of the decision and the severity of its consequences should make one pause and hesitate.”
To put an end to something
To stop proceedings, typically in relation to arduous activity
To stop operating
To stop or halt at a given place
To refrain from taking action or changing one's mind
To move or act at a slow speed
To postpone or assign to a later time or date
(of an event, action, or process) To come to an end or cease to occur
To slow the growth or progress of, or to keep under control
To remain in a specified state or position
Plural for a temporary stop in action or speech
“The arc lights of the studio illuminate the entire space, lending the impression that this is a pause in proceedings before the actors get back to work.”
Plural for the quality or state of being uncertain or hesitant
“There was a noticeable pause in his response, his voice almost a whisper.”
Plural for a speech disorder characterized by hesitant and interrupted flow of words
Plural for the holding of a note or rest for longer than its usual duration
Plural for a gap or distance between two points or objects
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