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/pɔːz/ · verb
(intransitive) To take a temporary rest, take a break for a short period after an effort..
The general public could therefore have been forgiven for thinking that work on the new station had stopped. But pausing work on an active construction site of this size is not straightforward.
When telling the scary story, he paused for effect.
Tarry, pause a day or two.
pausing a while thus to herself she mused
She paused and took a defiant breath. ‘If you don't believe me, I can't help it. But I'm not a liar.’ ¶ ‘No,’ said Luke, grinning at her. ‘You're not dull enough![…]What about the kid's clothes? I don't suppose they were anything to write home about, but didn't you keep anything? A bootee or a bit of embroidery or anything at all?’
Will this affect HS2 and other major projects? [...] Work at the majority of sites has paused, although some staff may be present to ensure the safety and security of these sites and to make safety assessments. [...]
Why doth the Jew pause? Take thy forfeiture.
to pause a song, a video, or a computer game
Use pause when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Pause means (intransitive) To take a temporary rest, take a break for a short period after an effort..
Common synonyms include break, breather, cessation, demurral.
Possible antonyms include finish.
The general public could therefore have been forgiven for thinking that work on the new station had stopped. But pausing work on an active construction site of this size is not straightforward.
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