pause verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes . . . [intransitive] to stop talking or doing something for a short time before continuing Anita paused for a moment, then said: ‘All right’ The woman spoke almost without pausing for breath (= very quickly) I paused at the door and looked back Pausing only to pull on a sweater, he ran out of the house
PAUSE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary If you pause while you are doing something, you stop for a short period and then continue 'It's rather embarrassing,' he began, and paused [VERB] He had to pause to clear his throat [VERB] He worked steadily, and fast, pausing only to toss away clumps of grass roots On leaving, she paused for a moment at the door [VERB]
Paused Definition Meaning - YourDictionary Simple past tense and past participle of pause He paused at the door to wait for her He paused for a moment to catch his breath He paused and lifted a brow In the garage, she paused at the old car He walked across the kitchen and paused at the door Find similar words to paused using the buttons below