140 entries under pause topic. ×

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hold back(verb, expression, phrasal verb, stop, close)
9
time lag(noun, expression, idiom, delay)
8
stick around(verb, expression, phrasal verb, stop, settle)
7
dally(verb, stop, settle, delay, continue)
7
hang(verb, stop, settle, halt, continue)
7
interlude(noun, break, time, halt, delay)
7
intermission(noun, break, halt, delay, rest)
7
mark time(verb, expression, stop, stay, rest)
7
postponement(noun, check, delay, stay)
7
stall(verb, stop, close, end, check)
6
hiatus(noun, break, halt, delay, rest)
6
hold-up(noun, check, delay, stay)
6
interruption(noun, break, delay, stay, rest)
6
lacuna(noun, break, halt, delay, rest)
6
respite(noun, verb, stop, break, settle)
6
sit tight(verb, expression, stop, settle, halt)
5
balk(verb, stop, close, end, complete)
5
hold on(verb, expression, phrasal verb, stop, stay)
5
look for(verb, expression, phrasal verb, stop, see)
5
recess(noun, break, interval, lull)
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