paussi — meaning in English

English meaning

• beat verb To hit repeatedly, or to defeat someone in a contest.
• rest noun Relief from work or activity, especially by sleeping or relaxing.

Senses

paussi is used for these senses in English:

• beat (authorship) A short pause in a play, screenplay, or teleplay, for dramatic or comedic effect.
• rest (countable) Any relief from exertion; a state of quiet and relaxation.

beat — full definition

1. verb To hit repeatedly, or to defeat someone in a contest.
2. verb To mix ingredients rapidly, usually with a whisk or spoon.
3. noun A regular rhythmic pulse, especially in music.
4. noun A journalist's or police officer's regular area of responsibility or patrol.
5. adj Informal: completely exhausted.

rest — full definition

1. noun Relief from work or activity, especially by sleeping or relaxing.
2. noun The remaining part of something; what is left over.
3. noun A pause of a specific length in a piece of music, or the symbol marking it.
4. verb To stop working or moving in order to relax or recover.
5. verb To lean, lie, or be supported on something.

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