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Pause (Verb)

Interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing; "The speaker paused".

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

The teacher paused the video to ask the class a question about the content.
She paused for a moment to collect her thoughts before speaking up.
The conductor paused the orchestra, signaling them to start again from the correct beat.
The hikers paused at the summit to take in the breathtaking view and rest.
The singer paused, dramatic silence hanging in the air before she delivered the final note.

Cease an action temporarily; "We pause for station identification"; "let's break for lunch".

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.