pauser

/ˈpɔːzər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person or thing that causes a pause or interruption, especially in a continuous activity or process.

“The car became a pauser in the middle of the highway, causing the entire traffic to slow down.”

2. verb

To cause a pause or interruption in a continuous activity or process.

“The storm is pausing the construction work on the new building.”

Synonyms

  • halt
  • interrupter

Antonyms

  • accelerator
  • continuator