1. (noun) a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something

• break
• interruption
• pause
• suspension

1. (noun) a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something

• blackout
• caesura
• dead air
• delay
• hold
• postponement
• time lag
• wait
• halftime
• lapse
• letup
• lull
• relief
• respite
• rest
• rest period
• time-out

1. (noun) the act of suspending activity temporarily

• pause

2. (noun) a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something

• interval
• time interval

1. (noun) the act of suspending activity temporarily

• break
• intermit
• pause

2. (noun) a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something

• break
• intermit
• pause
• break
• break away
• freeze
• suspend
• hesitate
• pause