Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hiatus
noun
/haɪˈeɪ.təs/
Definition
A pause or gap in a sequence or activity.
Examples
- The television series went on a hiatus for the summer.
- After a brief hiatus, the band is back with new music.
- She took a short hiatus from work to travel abroad.
Meaning
Hiatus refers to a break or interruption in something, such as an ongoing activity, process, or conversation.
Synonyms
- break
- pause
- interruption
- gap
- interval
