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to pause
To interrupt an activity for a short time in order to rest or do something else.
Lass uns nach zwei Stunden Arbeit kurz pausieren und einen Kaffee trinken.
Let's pause briefly after two hours of work and have a coffee.
The verb 'pausieren' (to pause) is derived directly from the noun 'die Pause' (the break). When you 'pausiert' (pause), you take a break.
Nach einer langen Wanderung machten wir eine Pause.
After a long hike, we took a break.
'Pausieren' (to pause) is an intransitive verb, meaning it normally appears without an accusative object. If you want to name the reason or the activity, you often use prepositions such as 'mit' (with) or 'wegen' (because of).
Wir sollten jetzt mit der Diskussion pausieren.
We should pause the discussion now.
Whether a short or long interruption is meant can be recognized from the context. Time expressions such as 'kurz' (briefly) or 'einen Moment' (for a moment) indicate a short break, while 'ein Jahr' (a year) or 'länger' (longer) describe a long interruption.
Wir pausieren nur für fünf Minuten, dann geht es weiter.
We're pausing for only five minutes, then we'll continue.
to hire / adjust / stop
'einstellen' and 'pausieren' can both mean that an activity does not continue. The difference is mainly in the duration and intention. 'einstellen' sounds like an ending, often for an indefinite time or permanently. A company can 'eine Produktion einstellen' (discontinue production). 'pausieren' means that you interrupt an activity and may continue later. This can be short, for example while studying, or longer, for example because of illness. Learners may confuse the words because both express stopping. As a memory aid: 'pausieren' is an interruption; 'einstellen' is more like ending something.
Wegen ihrer Verletzung pausiert Sofia mit dem Training für zwei Wochen.
Because of her injury, Sofia is taking a two-week break from training.
Der Verlag stellt die Zeitschrift nach vielen Jahren ein.
The publisher is discontinuing the magazine after many years.