paused

verb

1. 1

   To take a temporary rest, take a break for a short period after an effort.

2. 2

   To interrupt an activity and wait.

   “When telling the scary story, he paused for effect.”

3. 3

   To hesitate; to hold back; to delay.

4. 4

   To halt the play or playback of, temporarily, so that it can be resumed from the same point.

   “to pause a song, a video, or a computer game”

5. 5

   To consider; to reflect.