Pause (Noun)
Meaning 1
A time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something.
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- The conductor took a brief pause between movements to adjust her score.
- After a dramatic pause, the CEO revealed the company's latest innovation.
- The meteorologist took a pause during the live broadcast to confer with her team.
- There was an awkward pause in the conversation when no one knew how to respond.
- The pianist inserted a strategic pause before playing the intricate solo.