pausation

hiatus intermission interruption layoff lull spell

breach comma delay distance downtime five gap interim interlude interregnum lacuna letup meantime opening parenthesis period playtime rest season space ten term time time-out wait while

breathing space

continuation

closure

breather calmness hiatus hush layoff letup respite time-out

abeyance break comma downtime quiescence quiet silence stillness stop tranquility

breathing spell coffee break

continuation

clamor loudness noise

busyness disturbance energy

breathing space halt hesitation hiatus hitch interlude intermission interruption interval lapse layoff letup lull recess respite stoppage suspension

abeyance break caesura cessation comma cutoff deadlock discontinuance downtime freeze gap gridlock hesitancy hush interim interregnum lacuna rest stand standstill stay stillness stopover

breakoff breathing spell coffee break happy hour postponement rest period time out

continuation continuity go start

action activity advance

persistence