paused

she paused to think before answering the question.

the music paused suddenly, leaving an eerie silence.

he paused the video to take a closer look at the details.

they paused for a moment to enjoy the beautiful view.

after a long speech, she paused to let her words sink in.

the game was paused due to technical difficulties.

he paused at the door, unsure if he should enter.

she paused her workout to catch her breath.

as the film paused, everyone held their breath in anticipation.

he paused the presentation to answer questions from the audience.