# pausing

Pronunciation: say "PAWZ-ing" US /ˈpɔzɪŋ/, UK /ˈpɔːzɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle and gerund of pause. — present participle and gerund of pause
   - Simple: Present participle and gerund of pause. Use this form for an action happening now or as the name of the action.
   - _The speaker's habit of pausing between points gave the audience time to think._
   - _Pausing the recording, she jotted down a quick note._

## Noun

2. A temporary stop or break in activity, speech, or motion.
   - Simple: A short break or stop in something.
   - _After some pausing, the orchestra resumed the symphony._
   - _His constant pausing made the negotiation drag late into the night._

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