English

pause

pɔz, pɑz, pɔːz
Meaning: to stop moving or doing something for a short time
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: pɑz, pɔːz

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base pause
3rd person singular present pauses
Present participle pausing
Past paused
Will future will pause
Going-to future going to pause
Imperative negative don't pause / do not pause

Example sentences

She paused for a moment to think.
She paused for a moment to think.
The model paused at the end of the catwalk before turning back.
The model paused at the end of the catwalk before turning back.

Usage Notes

Used for brief interruptions in action or speech. In technology, it refers to stopping media playback temporarily.

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