hiatus — a pause or gap in a sequence, series, or process
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a pause or gap in a sequence, series, or process
Pronunciation (IPA): /haɪˈeɪtəs/
Korean meaning: 중단, 휴지기, 공백기
Korean pronunciation: 하이**에이**터스
Example Sentences
- After three seasons of non-stop drama, even soap opera characters need a hiatus.
- The professor went on hiatus to write her book.
- My diet is on hiatus until the holidays are over.
hiatus
NOUN//haɪˈeɪtəs//
a pause or gap in a sequence, series, or process
Unexpected pause in the interview
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Origin
From Latin 'hiatus,' the past participle of 'hiare' meaning 'to gape' or 'to open.' The word was adopted directly into English to describe a gap or opening.
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“After three seasons of non-stop drama, even soap opera characters need a hiatus.”
“The professor went on hiatus to write her book.”
“My diet is on hiatus until the holidays are over.”
“The company announced a hiatus in production due to supply chain issues.”
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