pause — to stop temporarily before continuing
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to stop temporarily before continuing
Pronunciation (IPA): /pɔːz/
Example Sentences
- The teacher paused the video when a student asked a question.
- He paused mid-sentence when he realized he was talking to his ex-girlfriend's mother.
- There was an uncomfortable pause when nobody knew the answer.
pause
VERB[/pɔːz/]
to stop temporarily before continuing
a film director raises his hand in a stop gesture while actors freeze mid-scene on set. The director looks at his script and then points to something that needs adjustment. The actors hold their positions perfectly still, waiting for the next instruction. Camera operators stop rolling and crew members stand ready with equipment. stopping temporarily before continuing with the scene
He pauses to find the cause - these deadly claws!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin pausa, which originated from Greek pausis meaning 'a stopping' or 'cessation'. In ancient Greek, it originally referred to a temporary interruption in theatrical or musical performance.
Breakdown
pausa (Latin: cessation, stop) ← pausis (Greek: stopping, interruption)
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📝Examples
“The teacher paused the video when a student asked a question.”
“He paused mid-sentence when he realized he was talking to his ex-girlfriend's mother.”
“There was an uncomfortable pause when nobody knew the answer.”
“She paused to pet every dog she met on her morning jog.”
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