Answer: paused

AnswerCrossword Clue
PAUSEDDelayed a while.
pausedPAUSE, to stop temporarily
pausedto make a pause
pausedtemporary stop or rest
PAUSEDClicked the double vertical bar on a YouTube video
PAUSEDStopped the tape
PAUSEDStopped
PAUSEDWaited for the laughter to die down
PAUSEDLike some DVDs in DVD players
PAUSEDDidn't immediately go on
PAUSEDCaught one's breath.
PAUSEDLingered on.
PAUSEDObeyed a comma
PAUSEDLingered.
PAUSEDHesitated.
PAUSEDTook five
PAUSEDTook a break
PAUSEDDidn't go straight
PAUSEDTook ten
PAUSEDTook a breather
PAUSEDStopped briefly
PAUSEDWaited
PAUSEDDidn't go on right away
PAUSEDWaited for a laugh, say