Definition

A person who stops briefly or takes a break from an activity.

Example

During the meeting, she was a pauser, taking time to think before responding.

Conversation

I noticed you’re quite the pauser during our meetings.

Yeah, I think it helps me gather my thoughts before speaking.

I should try being a pauser too; sometimes I rush my words.

It definitely makes a difference — a little pause can be powerful.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Pauser → It is formed from "pause" (from Old French *pauser*, meaning to stop or cease) and "-er" (meaning a person who). A pauser is a person who stops or takes a break.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'stops' ('pause') to take a break — the '-er' indicates that this person is the one doing the pausing.

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