· a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
Synonym(s): intermission, break, interruption, suspension
Hypernym(s): time_interval, interval
· temporary inactivity
Hypernym(s): inactivity
· interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing; "The speaker paused"
Synonym(s): hesitate
Hypernym(s): delay
· cease an action temporarily; "We pause for station identification"; "let's break for lunch"
Hypernym(s): interrupt, disrupt, break_up, cut_off