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paus — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • break verb To separate something into pieces by force, often suddenly.
  • intermission noun A break between parts of a performance or event.
  • 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

paus is used for these senses in English:

  • intermission A break, especially between two performances or sessions, such as at a concert, play, seminar, or religious assembly.
  • pause A temporary stop or rest; an intermission of action; interruption; suspension; cessation.

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.

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