pausecommon nounverbSyllable DecompositionpauseEtymologyexpandfrom Latin pausa, from Ancient Greek παῦσις paûsis (cessation).Definitions1. First person singular present indicative of pauser.expand2. Third person singular present indicative of pauser.expand3. First person singular present subjunctive of pauser.expand4. Third person singular present subjunctive of pauser.expand5. Second person singular imperative of pauser.expandSee alsopause (cn.) pauses (v.)