Definitions

1. noun

a temporary stop or interruption in an activity

“She hit the pause button on her music player during the concert.”

2. verb

to stop or interrupt an activity temporarily

“The traffic will pause for the parade, so plan your route accordingly.”

3. verb

to delay or put something off

“Don’t pause the project any longer; we need to meet the deadline.”

4. noun

a period of silence or quietness

“The pause in the conversation gave everyone a chance to reflect.”