Paused (9)
'paused' is the definition.
(resting is a kind of pausing)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for rested that I've seen before include "Reposed or took a breather" , "Took a break from activities" , "Relaxed, took a break" , "Took one's ease" , "Took break in desert" .)
'paused' is the definition.
('hesitate' can be a synonym of 'pause')
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for hesitated that I've seen before include "Paused, wavered" , "was indecisive" , "Was not keen" , "Was reluctant" , "held back" .)
(Other definitions for on hold that I've seen before include "Delayed -- postponed" , "Waiting to be connected" , "In a state of postponement" , "waiting for reply" , "Temporarily set aside" .)