deliberate pause
noun phraseUK /dɪˈlɪbərət pɔːz/
US /dɪˈlɪbərət pɔːz/
A deliberate pause is a short stop you choose to make on purpose.
She took a deliberate pause before answering the tricky question.
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2. A planned moment of silence used in speaking to make words stand out.
The speaker used a deliberate pause to let the big news sink in.
3. A chosen break in an activity to rest or think.
The team called a deliberate pause to review their plan.
4. A slow, careful stop in music or reading for effect.
The pianist made a deliberate pause before the final chord.