Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

brief hiatus

noun
/brif haɪˈeɪtəs/
Definition
A short pause or interruption in a process, activity, or event.
Examples
  • After a brief hiatus, the conference resumed with a new speaker.
  • She took a brief hiatus from work to recharge her creativity.
  • There was a brief hiatus in the meeting while everyone took a coffee break.
Meaning
The term ‘brief hiatus’ refers to a temporary stop or break, lasting only for a short amount of time, before resuming the original activity or process.
Synonyms
  • short break
  • temporary pause
  • intermission