pause

pause

verb

Definition of PAUSE

to come to a temporary halt in one's activity <he paused for a moment to regain his composure>

Synonyms break

Related Words hesitate; break in, interrupt; cease, discontinue, end, finish, stop, terminate; knock off, lay off, quit; lapse, let up

Phrases catch one's breath, hold one's horses

Near Antonyms continue, persist; advance, progress; extend, prolong, stretch