Short stoppage (5)

I believe the answer is:

pause

(Other definitions for pause that I've seen before include "Halt briefly" , "Short break" , "Temporary interruption" , "Temporary cessation" , "Stop briefly, take ten" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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