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English

pausing

verb

Meaning

  1. To take a temporary rest, take a break for a short period after an effort.
  2. To interrupt an activity and wait.
  3. To hesitate; to hold back; to delay.
  4. To halt the play or playback of, temporarily, so that it can be resumed from the same point.
  5. To consider; to reflect.
  6. A pause.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data