CEFR A2

pausing

noun, verb

Meaning

A temporary stop or interruption in action or speech.

Examples

She took a brief pause to collect her thoughts before continuing her presentation.
The music came to a dramatic pause before resuming with a powerful crescendo.

Synonyms: stop, break, interruption, hiatus

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pausing (A2)

noun, verb

Pronunciation: /pɔːz/

Definition

A temporary stop or interruption in action or speech.

Examples

She took a brief pause to collect her thoughts before continuing her presentation.
The music came to a dramatic pause before resuming with a powerful crescendo.
During the meeting, we decided to pause for a coffee break.

How to Use pausing

pause for thought (collocation): to stop and think carefully — "She paused for thought before making such a crucial decision."
pause to consider (collocation): to stop in order to think about something — "The committee paused to consider the implications of the new policy."
pause and reflect (collocation): to stop and think deeply about something — "It's important to pause and reflect on your experiences."

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