intransitive. Of a thing: to become or remain still or inactive, esp. temporarily; to pause in or cease operation or activity.

intransitive. To make a pause; to cease or interrupt an action (esp. movement or speech) for a short time; to stop temporarily; to stop for the…

intransitive. To rest and recover after vigorous physical activity; to take a breather. Also figurative: to pause in order to reflect, relax, or…

intransitive. To pause in the midst of something.

intransitive. To pause; to let up.

Only in to take pausement: to pause.

intransitive. To cease or stop for a time (†const. from, or infinitive); to be intermittent.

to turn down a (also the, this,etc.) leaf: to fold down the corner of a page in order to mark it; (also figurative) to mark or take note of something…

intransitive. To take breath between; to pause, take rest.

intransitive for passive. To come to a stop for the time, cease temporarily, intermit. rare.

To pause, stay on the or one's way (to do something). Also to stop short.

intransitive. To be suspended on a wall, etc. Also: to suspend movement or action; to stop or stay.