hiatus

noun
UK: /haɪˈeɪ.təs/
US: /haɪˈeɪ.təs/

  1. A pause or gap in a sequence, series, or process.

    1. The band is back after a long hiatus.
    2. After a brief hiatus, the show returned to television with new episodes during the fall.

  2. An interruption in time or continuity; a break.

    1. There was a hiatus in the conversation.
    2. The project experienced a significant hiatus due to funding issues, halting progress for months.

  3. A period when something is stopped for a while.

    1. The company took a short hiatus from work.
    2. After a three-month hiatus, the negotiations resumed with renewed urgency and focus.

Synonyms

break gap pause interruption recess lull respite moratorium

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "hiatus" in English means: A pause or gap in a sequence, series, or process., An interruption in time or continuity; a break., A period when something is stopped for a while..

The phonetic transcription of "hiatus" is /haɪˈeɪ.təs/ in British English and /haɪˈeɪ.təs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "hiatus": break, gap, pause, interruption, recess, lull, respite, moratorium.

Example usage of "hiatus": "The band is back after a long hiatus.". More examples on the page.