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Sense: A break
Synonyms:
intermission, suspension, discontinuance, breathing space, breather, hitch Collocations, hesitancy, interlude, hiatus, interim Collocations, lapse Collocations, cessation, stopover, interval, rest period, gap Collocations, stoppage, recess Collocations, halt Collocations, break Collocations
Antonyms:
continuation, prolongation, progression, persistence, steadiness , resumption
Sense: Temporary inaction
Synonyms:
lull Collocations, rest Collocations, stop Collocations, halt Collocations, truce Collocations, suspension of active hostilities, stay Collocations, respite Collocations, interregnum, standstill, stand Collocations, deadlock, stillness, delay Collocations, time out, half time
Antonyms:
ceaselessness, start Collocations, restart, renewal Collocations, outbreak Collocations, outburst Collocations, explosion, outrage Collocations, uproar Collocations, action Collocations, flare-up
Synonyms:
delay Collocations, halt Collocations, rest Collocations, catch one's breath, cease Collocations, reflect Collocations, deliberate Collocations, suspend, think twice, discontinue, interrupt Collocations, rest one's oars, hesitate Collocations, stop Collocations, break Collocations
Antonyms:
carry on, go on, press ahead, continue Collocations, keep going, hold out, persist, proceed Collocations, make headway, start Collocations, kick off, get the ball rolling, play Collocations, move Collocations, move on, advance Collocations