Pause — meaning in English
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English meaning
- break verb To separate something into pieces by force, often suddenly.
- halt verb To stop moving or operating, or to cause something to stop.
- hiatus noun A gap or interruption in something that would otherwise be continuous.
- intermission noun A break between parts of a performance or event.
- interregnum noun A period of time between the end of one monarch's reign and the accession of their successor.
- pause verb To stop something briefly, intending to continue later.
- recess noun A break from an activity or from regular proceedings, especially in a school, court, or legislature.
- rest noun Relief from work or activity, especially by sleeping or relaxing.
Senses
Pause is used for these senses in English:
- break An interval or intermission between two parts of a performance, for example a theatre show, broadcast, or sports game.
- half-time (sports) The interval between the two halves of a sports match.
- halt A cessation, either temporary or permanent.
- hiatus An interruption, break, pause or absence.
- intermission A break, especially between two performances or sessions, such as at a concert, play, seminar, or religious assembly.
- interregnum (by extension) An intermission in any order of succession; any breach of continuity in action or influence.
- pause A temporary stop or rest; an intermission of action; interruption; suspension; cessation.
- rest (countable) Any relief from exertion; a state of quiet and relaxation.
break — full definition
- verb To separate something into pieces by force, often suddenly.
- verb To stop working properly; to malfunction.
- verb To fail to keep (a promise, rule, or law).
- verb To interrupt or bring an end to something continuous.
- noun A short pause or rest from an activity.
halt — full definition
- verb To stop moving or operating, or to cause something to stop.
- noun A stop, especially a temporary one.