hit pause en · VERB
Etymology
Refers to hitting a literal pause button (on a controller, etc.).
Meanings
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(idiomatic) To pause (an activity); stop, terminate.
We need to hit pause on this project for now, and switch gears to the next thing.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| hits pause | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| hit pause | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| hit pause | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| hitting pause | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic |