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pause (A2)

カタカナ: ポーズ

IPA: /pɔːz/

A temporary stop or interruption in action or speech.

意味: 動作や会話などを一時的に止めること。

She took a brief pause to collect her thoughts. — She took a brief pause to collect her thoughts.
Please pause the video while I answer the phone. — Please pause the video while I answer the phone.

Japanese translations of Pause:

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."