pause

verb1 of 2

to stop doing for a while before continuing

• “If you must pause, breathe deeply and calm your nerves.”Tatoeba
• “My fingers pronounce every word, every pause and every accent.”Tatoeba

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noun2 of 2

A temporary stop or rest; an intermission of action; interruption; suspension; cessation.