fixedpause
nounUK /ˈfɪkst.pɔːz/
US /ˈfɪkst.pɔːz/
A fixed pause is a short stop that always happens at the same time or place.
The music teacher put a fixed pause between each song so the kids could clap.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A pause in a game or show that is set to happen at an exact moment.
The quiz show had a fixed pause before the final question.
3. A stop in a machine's work that is programmed to always last the same length.
The robot arm makes a fixed pause after picking up each block.
4. A moment of silence in a speech that is planned ahead of time.
The speaker used a fixed pause to let the audience think.