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⏸️pause

verb
/pɔːz/
pauperism pavement
pause definition card — visual illustration of the meaning pause synonyms and antonyms card — visual word comparison pause collocation card — common word combinations and phrases

Meaning

to stop briefly before continuing
to stop temporarily; to take a break in activity or speech

Example Sentences

She paused to catch her breath before continuing her speech.

Please pause the video while I take notes.

Example Expressions

take a pause

Synonyms

stop, halt, break, suspend, rest
Entry 1
stop, halt, break, suspend
Entry 2
stop, halt, break, rest

Antonyms

continue, persist, proceed, resume, start
Entry 1
continue, persist, proceed
Entry 2
continue, proceed, resume, start

Collocations

pause for, pause button, pause moment, pause music, pause briefly, pause to think
Entry 1
pause for, pause button, pause moment, pause music
Entry 2
pause briefly, pause for, pause to think, pause moment

More Example Sentences

He paused before opening the door.

She pauses before making decisions.

He paused before posting the photo.

I paused before replying to the email.

They paused before crossing the street.

I always pause before speaking in public.

We paused before reacting and stayed calm.

We paused before starting the presentation.

She paused before accepting the invitation.

They paused before answering and chose their words.

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