hiatus (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /haɪˈeɪtəs/
Definition
A pause or gap in a sequence, series, or process, especially a temporary one.
Examples
The TV show went on a short hiatus during the summer months and returned in the fall.
She decided to take a career hiatus to focus on raising her young children.
Due to the pandemic, the annual festival was forced to take a two-year hiatus.
How to Use hiatus
- take a hiatus (collocation)
- To begin a temporary break or pause. — "The company decided to take a hiatus from new projects."
- on hiatus (prepositional phrase)
- Currently in a state of temporary suspension. — "The popular podcast is on hiatus for the summer."
- return from hiatus (collocation)
- To resume activity after a temporary break. — "The singer will return from hiatus with a new album."
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