Pause ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Pause ( noun )

1. A temporary stop in an activity or process.
2. A break or interval in a speech, conversation, or performance.
3. A temporary suspension of activity or progress.

Origin:

From middle english pause, from old french pause, from latin pausa ("a stopping, a paus.e")

Examples:

1. She took a pause before continuing her speech.
2. He paused to catch his breath.
3. The team took a pause before the second half of the game.

(As a verb)

Pause ( verb )

1. A temporary stop in an activity or process.
2. A break or interval in a speech, conversation, or performance.
3. A temporary suspension of activity or progress.

Origin:

From middle english pause, from old french pause, from latin pausa ("a stopping, a paus.e")

Examples:

1. She took a pause before continuing her speech.
2. He paused to catch his breath.
3. The team took a pause before the second half of the game.