Meaning

• To take a temporary rest, take a break for a short period after an effort.

• To interrupt an activity and wait.

  "When telling the scary story, he paused for effect."

• To hesitate; to hold back; to delay.

• To halt the play or playback of, temporarily, so that it can be resumed from the same point.

  "to pause a song, a video, or a computer game"

• To consider; to reflect.