PAUSE
/pɔːz/
7
Scrabble
9
WWF
P(3) A(1) U(1) S(1) E(1)
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Definition
/pɔːz/
noun
- A button whose functions are pausing and resuming something, such as a DVD player, a video game or a computer.
noun
- A temporary stop or rest; an intermission of action; interruption; suspension; cessation.
- A short time for relaxing and doing something else.
- Hesitation; suspense; doubt.
verb
- To take a temporary rest, take a break for a short period after an effort.
- To interrupt an activity and wait.“When telling the scary story, he paused for effect.”
- To hesitate; to hold back; to delay.
Source: Wiktionary
