An act of stopping or ceasing for a short time in a course of action; a short interval of silence or inaction, esp. one arising from uncertainty…

figurative. Cf. trip, v. 8b 8c.

A pause between or in the course of something.

figurative. A break or pause (in time). Obsolete.

With reference to thoughts, speech, etc.: the act of coming to a stop, pause, or halt. Chiefly in to make (a) stand. Obsolete.

A cessation from something.

A taking breath between; a breathing space, a momentary pause or rest.

With an and plural.

A breach of continuity; an interval, pause, vacant space.

gen. A falling into disuse; an intermission.

A shutting down; the closing for a time of a factory, etc. Also attributive.

An interruption of continuity. in a course of action or time. spec. of a trotter or pacer, the act of breaking away from a level stride (cf. break, v.…

An act of slipping or stopping; an intermission.

colloquial. In extended use. A short pause, recess, or diversion; esp. a break to stand up and stretch the legs after a period of sitting.

A rest; a temporary cessation of activity. Cf. to stand off 2d at stand, v. phrasal verbs 1. rare.