(פ') להפסיק

(ש"ע) הפסקה; הפוגה

v. stop, halt, cease, discontinue

n. cessation, stop, break; intermission, suspension

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Noun
1. a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
(synonym) intermission, break, interruption, suspension
(hypernym) time interval, interval
(hyponym) lapse
(derivation) intermit, break
2. temporary inactivity
(hypernym) inactivity
(hyponym) respite, recess, break, time out
(derivation) intermit, break

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Verb
1. interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing; "The speaker paused"
(synonym) hesitate
(hypernym) delay
(hyponym) hem and haw
2. cease an action temporarily; "We pause for station identification"; "let's break for lunch"
(synonym) intermit, break
(hypernym) interrupt, disrupt, break up, cut off
(hyponym) rest, breathe, catch one's breath, take a breather
(derivation) intermission, break, interruption, suspension

nf. caesura, pause, break (Music, Poetry); pause, interruption, interval, recess, pause or space between events; interspace, space between two things; letup, lessening of pressure or force or effort, temporary interval of calm; pause in activity

v. pause, stop, halt, cease, discontinue

nf. break, pause, intermission; halt, interval, stop

v. pause, take a break