pauses
n. countable A2 Elementary US //ˈpɔzəz// UK //pˈɔːzɪz// paus·es
n. short breaks or stops in an activity before starting again. You often notice them when someone is speaking or when music stops for a moment.
n. temporary cessations or interruptions in an action, speech, or process. Often used to describe the intervals of silence between spoken words or musical phrases.
There were several long pauses during his speech.
The editor suggested adding brief pauses between the video segments to give the audience time to process the information.
Effective public speakers use strategic pauses to build tension and ensure that their most critical points resonate with the listeners before moving on to the next topic.
Usage
Often paired with adjectives like 'brief', 'long', or 'awkward'.