Took a breather (6)
'took a breather' is the definition.
('rest' can be a synonym of 'take a breather')
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for rested that I've seen before include "Took one's ease" , "Reposed or took a breather" , "Took break in desert" , "Relaxed, took a break" , "Took a break from activities" .)
'took a breather' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for paused that I've seen before include "Ceased temporarily" , "Stopped temporarily or hesitated" , "Waited a moment" , "Hesitated, stopped briefly" .)