140 entries under pause topic. ×

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stand still(expression, stop, close, end, complete)
3
stay up for(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, stop)
2
arrest(noun, verb, stop, close, end)
2
bide one's time(verb, expression, idiom, rest)
2
block(noun, verb, stop, close, end)
2
blow the whistle on(expression, idiom, stop, close, end)
2
bring to standstill(expression, idiom, stop, close, end)
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cease fire(expression, stop, close, end, complete)
2
close down(expression, stop, close, end, complete)
2
cool it(verb, expression, phrasal verb, stop, close)
2
cut short(expression, stop, close, end, complete)
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desist(verb, stop, close, end, complete)
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deter(verb, stop, close, end, complete)
2
discontinue(verb, stop, delay, rest, relax)
2
down(noun, delay)
2
downtime(noun, break, check, delay, stay)
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draw up(expression, stop, close, end, complete)
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drop anchor(expression, stop, close, end, complete)
2
freeze(noun, verb, stop, halt, delay)
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frustrate(verb, stop, close, end, complete)
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