Pause — meaning in English

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 The time between one monarch's reign ending and the next one taking the throne.
• 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

1. verb To separate something into pieces by force, often suddenly.
2. verb To stop working properly; to malfunction.
3. verb To fail to keep (a promise, rule, or law).
4. verb To interrupt or bring an end to something continuous.
5. noun A short pause or rest from an activity.

halt — full definition

1. verb To stop moving or operating, or to cause something to stop.
2. noun A stop, especially a temporary one.

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