Pauses example sentences

Related (5): breaks, intermissions, interruptions, hesitations, suspensions

pause

verb

pauses (third person present)

- interrupt action or speech briefly:

- temporarily interrupt the operation of (a videotape, audiotape, or computer program):

- a temporary stop in action or speech:

- a mark over a note or rest that is to be lengthened by an unspecified amount; a fermata.

- a control allowing the temporary interruption of an electronic (or mechanical) process, especially video or audio recording or reproduction.

Synonyms

stop, cease, halt, discontinue, adjourn, desist, rest, wait, delay, hesitate, falter, waver, continue, proceed, stop, cessation, break, halt, stoppage, standstill, interruption, check, lull, respite, stay, discontinuation, discontinuance, hiatus, gap, interlude, intermission, interval, adjournment, suspension, moratorium, interregnum, rest, stopover, delay, holdup, wait, hesitation, beat, caesura, letup, breather

"Pauses" Example Sentences

1. He pauses to catch his breath.
2. The musician added pauses for dramatic effect.
3. The speaker inserted pauses for emphasis.
4. The movie had several pregnant pauses.
5. She pauses to consider her options.
6. The author used pauses to build tension.
7. His pauses during the speech were awkward.
8. The comedian used pauses for comedic effect.
9. She pauses before answering the question.
10. The orchestra added pauses for musicality.
11. The actor used strategic pauses for impact.
12. The teacher used pauses to keep students engaged.
13. He pauses to formulate his thoughts.
14. The radio host inserted pauses for commercial breaks.
15. The singer added pauses for emotional expression.
16. The coach used pauses for teaching moments.
17. The writer added pauses for pacing.
18. She pauses in shock at what she heard.
19. The football game had several timeouts or pauses.
20. The poet used pauses for rhythm.
21. She pauses in anticipation of her response.
22. The debate had several pauses for fact checking.
23. The play had several pauses for scene transitions.
24. The speech had several pauses for applause.
25. The gymnast had several pauses in her routine for effect.
26. He pauses to adjust his tie before the presentation.
27. The swimmer had several pauses during the race to breathe.
28. The politician had several pauses in the interview for political correctness.
29. The chef added pauses in the recipe for simmering and marinating time.
30. The partnership had several pauses for contract negotiations.

Common Phases

1. Let me pause for a moment; I need to collect my thoughts.
2. The music paused for a few seconds; then it started up again.
3. She paused to take a deep breath; then continued speaking.
4. The conversation was getting heated; so I paused to calm down.
5. I had been typing for hours; it was time to pause and stretch my fingers.
6. The actor paused dramatically; the audience held their breath.
7. I paused at the intersection; trying to decide which way to go.
8. The teacher paused in her lecture; asking if anyone had questions.
9. The hiker paused to admire the view; it was breathtaking.
10. The comedian paused for effect; and then delivered the punchline.