to pause; to stop
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Example Sentences
He often has brief pauses when speaking.
The company needs to reorganize its internal management structure.
He was immediately stunned upon hearing the news.
He paused for a moment while speaking.
Appropriate pauses in a speech can capture the audience's attention.
Due to traffic congestion, our journey had to be halted for half an hour.
The teacher tidied up the classroom.
The company is reorganizing the workflow to improve efficiency.
The government decided to rectify market order and crack down on illegal activities.
He heard the news and immediately smiled.
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Cultural note
Traditional Chinese culture often connects characters and names with the Five Elements (Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water) and Yin–Yang, a system also used to describe personality tendencies.
Learn how the Five Elements describe personality