consciouspause
nounUK /ˈkɒnʃəs pɔːz/
US /ˈkɑːnʃəs pɔːz/
A consciouspause is a short, quiet moment when you stop and think before you act.
Before answering the tricky question, she took a consciouspause to gather her thoughts.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A planned break during a busy day to check in with your feelings.
The team scheduled a consciouspause after two hours of meetings.
3. The act of stopping yourself from reacting too quickly.
His consciouspause kept him from saying something he would regret.
4. A teaching tool where students pause to notice their thoughts.
The teacher used a consciouspause before the test to help everyone focus.