pause
A pause is a brief moment when something stops or slows down.
When we talk about pausing, it usually means stopping doing something for a little while, like taking a break from watching TV or waiting before doing the next thing. For example, imagine you're on your way to school and you realize you forgot your lunch at home - that's a moment when you'd naturally pause and go back inside to get it. Sometimes we pause because of an unexpected event or problem, but other times we just need a little break from what we're doing. In conversations, people might say "Let me pause for a second" if they need some time to think before continuing talking.
How common is "pause"?
Word pause is considered uncommon in modern English.
It appears most frequently in fiction texts and less often in other writings.
It appears most frequently in fiction texts and less often in other writings.
Definitions
verb
(intransitive) To take a temporary rest, take a break for a short period after an effort.
Real examples of "pause" in context
