Definitions

pause

[pawz] / pɔz /

NOUN

wait, delay

Synonyms

STRONGEST

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

STRONG

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

WEAK

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

Antonyms

STRONGEST

continuation continuity go start

STRONG

action activity advance

WEAK

persistence

VERB

wait, delay

Synonyms

STRONGEST

hesitate interrupt shake waver

STRONG

cease deliberate desist discontinue drop halt reflect rest sideline suspend

WEAK

break it up call time catch one's breath come to standstill hold back put on hold stop briefly take a break take a breather take five take ten think twice

Antonyms

STRONG

carry on continue do go keep on restart rise

WEAK

persist

Example Sentences

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The league will play the first 15 games of its 34-game schedule by late May, then pause seven weeks for the World Cup.

From Los Angeles Times

The former policeman became emotional and paused momentarily at this point as he reflected on "young Noah".

From BBC

Global stocks and U.S. futures were higher in early European trade following a pause in tech declines Tuesday.

From The Wall Street Journal

U.S. futures were higher in early European trade following a pause in tech declines.

From The Wall Street Journal

Mexico, a long-standing ally of Cuba, has hit pause on oil shipments but is still leading the way in providing material support.

From Barron's