| has gloss | (noun) a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
break, pause, intermission, suspension, interruption |
| has gloss | eng: An intermission or interval is a break between parts of performances or sessions, in events such as a theatrical play, opera or musical concert. Sometimes there is also an intermission (break) in the showing of a film, in particular if it is a long film. |
| has gloss | eng: An intermission or interval is a break in a performance. An intermission may be twenty minutes or longer: time for people to have a drink and time for the performers to relax. Plays and operas are usually divided into acts. The intermission will come where there is a suitable break between the acts. There are a few operas (e.g. those by Richard Wagner) which are so long that there may be two intermissions. |
| lexicalization | eng: break |
| lexicalization | eng: intermission |
| lexicalization | eng: interruption |
| lexicalization | eng: pause |
| lexicalization | eng: suspension |
| subclass of | (noun) a definite length of time marked off by two instants
interval, time interval |
| has subclass | (noun) a break or intermission in the occurrence of something; "a lapse of three weeks between letters"
lapse |
| has subclass | (noun) a suspension of radio or tv broadcasting
blackout |
| has subclass | (noun) a pause or interruption (as in a conversation); "after an ominous caesura the preacher continued"
caesura |
| has subclass | (noun) an inadvertent interruption in a broadcast during which there is no sound
dead air |
| has subclass | (noun) time during which some action is awaited; "instant replay caused too long a delay"; "he ordered a hold in the action"
postponement, hold, time lag, wait, delay |
| has subclass | (noun) an intermission between the first and second half of a game
halftime |
| has subclass | (noun) a pause for relaxation; "people actually accomplish more when they take time for short rests"
rest period, rest, relief, respite |
| has subclass | (noun) a brief suspension of play; "each team has two time-outs left"
time-out |
| has subclass | (noun) a pause during which things are calm or activities are diminished; "there was never a letup in the noise"
lull, letup |