English > pause: 4 senses > noun 1, time| Meaning | A time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something. |
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| Synonyms | intermission, break, interruption, suspension |
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| Narrower | blackout | A suspension of radio or tv broadcasting |
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| caesura | A pause or interruption (as in a conversation) |
| dead air | An inadvertent interruption in a broadcast / broadcast during which there is no sound |
| delay, hold, time lag, postponement, wait | Time during which some action is awaited |
| halftime | An intermission between the first and second half of a game / game |
| lapse | A break or intermission in the occurrence of something |
| letup, lull | A pause during which things are calm or activities are diminished |
| respite, rest, relief, rest period | A pause for relaxation |
| time-out | A brief suspension of play |
| Broader | time interval, interval | A definite length of time marked off by two instants |
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| Spanish | interrupción, pausa, suspensión |
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| Catalan | interrupció, pausa, suspensió |
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| Verbs | pause | cease an action temporarily |
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| pause | interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing |
