Meanings of taking a pause in English

The U.S. Federal Reserve cut interest rates three times this year before taking a pause.

Consumers are taking a pause for breath.

Demand for alternative energy may be taking a pause as prices for conventional energy have fallen from record highs last year.

Team Anna is now taking a pause for reflection, and the legislation creating such an ombudsman has yet to be instituted.

New York stocks edged down on Monday, taking a pause after a four-week rally that had raised concerns about overheating among some market players.

Team Anna is now taking a pause for reflection, and the legislation creating such an ombudsman (the Lokpal) has yet to be instituted.

The euro was little changed at $1.3591, taking a pause after dropping 0.6 percent in the previous session.

The euro was steady at $1.3629, taking a pause after coming off a four-week low of $1.35715 set on Monday.

The euro was steady at $1.3629 (8307 pence), taking a pause after coming off a four-week low of $1.35715 set on Monday.