pause

Definition:
1. A time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something.
2. Temporary inactivity.
3. Interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing.
4. Cease an action temporarily.

Use 'pause' in a sentence:

• 1. The bulk of the research shows that there may be a pause, or a shifting of gears in the 40s or 50s, but this shift "can be exciting, rather than terrifying".
• 2. There was a long pause before she answered.
• 3. After a pause he asked, "You got any identification?"
• 4. She paused and turned, her face alight with happiness.
• 5. There was a considerable pause, while the boys canvassed this matter inwardly.
• 6. You can resume or pause the endpoints through these panels.
• 7. There was a pause while the barmaid set down two plates in front of us.
• 8. After a short pause, I opened the box.
• 9. I paused at the door and looked back.
• 10. If you feel your feelings getting out of control, pause.
• 11. Pause your reading and go do this.
• 12. The woman spoke almost without pausing for breath.
• 13. Sebastian nodded, but another pause ensued.
• 14. There was another pause, and then the judge arrived and the sheriff proclaimed the opening of the court.
• 15. After a pause he asked, 'You got any identification?'
• 16. He spoke for one and a half hours and barely paused for breath.
• 17. She paused as the group of children filed out of the house.
• 18. There was a longish pause.
• 19. It's wise of you to pause when your feelings become bad.
• 20. He paused enough to consider the options but never so long as to lose the initiative.
• 21. What's more, if you don't remember the next word or line, pause for one or two seconds to look at your note card.
• 22. The pause of the development of an embryo has more benefits for preparing it to avoid the harsh times than for competing with its siblings.
• 23. Once they start growing, such plants seem not to retain the ability to hit the pause button on metabolism in their stems or leaves.
• 24. He paused, waiting for her to digest the information.
• 25. I saw him pause ever so slightly.
• 26. Pausing only to pull on a sweater, he ran out of the house.
• 27. 'It's rather embarrassing,' he began, and paused.
• 28. After a pause, his brother said to the servants, "You have observed him."
• 29. "I don't see him," John said after a long pause.
• 30. On leaving, she paused for a moment at the door.
• 31. After a pause Al said sharply: "I'm sorry if I've upset you."
• 32. There was a long, long pause.
• 33. He paused momentarily.
• 34. Tom, after a pause, "I wish I'd said 'Mister Williams'."
• 35. You can be easily caught up by life problems that you forget to pause and appreciate the things you have.
• 36. That seemed to be everything, and an awkward pause followed.
• 37. I made the classic mistake of clapping in a pause in the music!
• 38. I paused in the hall to take three deep breaths to restore my equilibrium.
• 39. They pause and chew their pencils.
• 40. David waited for a pause in the conversation so he could ask his question.
• 41. 'We need proof, sir.' Another pause. Then, 'Very well.'
• 42. "We need proof, sir." Another pause. Then, "Very well."
• 43. He paused, drawing a deep breath.
• 44. The rain fell without pause.
• 45. Press pause to stop the tape.
• 46. She paused the video and went to answer the phone.
• 47. After a brief pause, they continued climbing.
• 48. He talked for two hours without pausing for breath.
• 49. She paused significantly before she answered.
• 50. There were two lemon trees and I paused to enjoy their perfume.
• 51. After you introduce the topic, pause to hear what your partner says.
• 52. Here the speaker paused to have a drink.
• 53. She paused on the edge, trying to regain her balance.
• 54. He paused, apparently lost in thought.