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pause

UK
/pɔːz/
US
/pɔz/
pausegerund / present participle
Definitions
Characterized by or causing a brief stop or hesitation.
They moved in a pausing dance, slowing at each beat.
pausenoun
pauses
pl
UK
/pɔːz/
US
/pɔz/
Translations
There was a brief pause in the conversation as everyone considered the question.
Il y eut une brève pause dans la conversation pendant que tout le monde réfléchissait à la question.
Definitions
A temporary stop or rest, especially in speech or action.
There was a brief pause in the conversation as everyone considered the question.
A break in speaking or reading, often for emphasis or to allow time for thought.
The actor took a dramatic pause before delivering the final line of the play.
A control on a media player that temporarily stops the playback of audio or video.
She pressed the pause button to stop the movie while she answered the phone.
In music, a sign (such as a fermata or caesura) indicating a brief silence or hold.
The conductor observed the pause marked above the final chord.
Synonyms
intermission
break
breather
interruption
recess
respite
stop
halt
pauseverb
paused
Past Simple
paused
Past Participle
pausing
Gerund
UK
/pɔːz/
US
/pɔz/
Translations
She paused to catch her breath before continuing her speech.
Elle s'arrêta pour reprendre son souffle avant de poursuivre son discours.
Additional translations
interrompreEmploi courant pour interrompre momentanément une action ou une lecture.
Definitions
To stop temporarily or briefly before continuing.
She paused to catch her breath before continuing her speech.
To interrupt an action or speech momentarily.
He paused the video to answer the phone.
Synonyms
stop
rest
cease
break
suspend
interrupt
halt
Antonyms
proceed
continue
pauseadjective
UK
/pɔːz/
US
/pɔz/
Used attributively before a noun, e.g., "pause button".
Translations
pauseEmployé surtout comme élément de dénomination : bouton pause.
He pressed the pause button on the remote control.
Il a appuyé sur le bouton pause de la télécommande.
Definitions
Relating to or designed for temporarily stopping or interrupting playback or activity.
He pressed the pause button on the remote control.
pausepast participle
Definitions
Temporarily stopped in progress or motion.
The paused video showed a still frame on the screen.
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