26984 words

hiatus

2 definitions • 2 examples
1
a short pause in which nothing happens or is said, or a space where something is missing:

Examples:

The company expects to resume production of the vehicle again after a two-month hiatus.
2
a short pause in which nothing happens, or a space where something no longer is:

Examples:

Peace talks resumed this week after a five-month hiatus.

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