from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
A break, stop, or rest, often for a calculated purpose or effect: After a dramatic pause, the lawyer finished her summation.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
A delay or suspended reaction, as from uncertainty; a hesitation: After a pause the audience broke into cheers.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
A temporary cessation.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
Music A sign indicating that a note or rest is to be held.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
verb-intransitive
To cease or suspend an action temporarily.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
To hesitate: He paused before replying.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
To linger; tarry: paused for a while under the huge oak tree.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
verb-transitive
To cease or suspend the action of temporarily; stop for an interim: "Once a movie [ordered on demand] begins, it can be paused but not rewound or fast-forwarded” ( George Judson).
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
verb
To cause to pause .
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To linger for a time.
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To stop temporarily.
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