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pausing

 

[ ˈpɔːzɪŋ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

in conversation

Pausing means to stop speaking or doing something for a short period of time before continuing.

Synonyms

delay, halt, hesitate, wait

Examples of usage

  • She paused for a moment before answering the question.
  • He paused to catch his breath during the run.
Context #2 | Noun

in music or drama

Pausing is a temporary stop or break in the rhythm or action of a piece.

Synonyms

break, intermission, interval, rest

Examples of usage

  • The music had a dramatic pause before the final crescendo.
  • The actor's pause after the punchline added to the comedic effect.

Translations

Translations of the word "pausing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pausando

🇮🇳 विराम

🇩🇪 pausieren

🇮🇩 berhenti sejenak

🇺🇦 призупинення

🇵🇱 wstrzymanie

🇯🇵 一時停止

🇫🇷 mettre en pause

🇪🇸 pausando

🇹🇷 duraklatma

🇰🇷 일시 중지

🇸🇦 إيقاف مؤقت

🇨🇿 pozastavení

🇸🇰 pozastavenie

🇨🇳 暂停

🇸🇮 zaustavljanje

🇮🇸 stöðvun

🇰🇿 тоқтату

🇬🇪 შეჩერება

🇦🇿 dayandırma

🇲🇽 pausando

Etymology

The word 'pausing' originates from the Old French word 'pauser', which means 'to rest'. Over time, it evolved into the Middle English word 'pausen'. The concept of pausing has always been integral to human communication and performance, allowing for emphasis, reflection, and rhythm.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,638, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.