What is the meaning of pause?

noun

A time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something.
- synonyms: intermission, break, interruption, suspension
Temporary inactivity.

verb

Interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing.
- usage: "The speaker paused"
- synonyms: hesitate
Cease an action temporarily.
- usage: "We pause for station identification"; "let's break for lunch"
- synonyms: intermit, break

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