noun
- temporary stops or breaks in speech or action
verb
- stops temporarily before continuing
Examples
- She pauses before answering difficult questions.
- The speaker took several pauses during his presentation.
- He pauses the video to explain the concept.
- There were awkward pauses in their conversation.
- The music pauses dramatically before the finale.
- Long pauses made the interview uncomfortable.
- She pauses to catch her breath while running.