pause

[pɔːz]

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.