to pause

verb
  1. To temporarily stop an action or process, often with the intention of resuming it later. verb
    She decided to pause the movie to answer the phone.
    The teacher paused the lesson to address a student's question.
  2. A temporary stop or rest, especially in speech or action. noun
    There was a brief pause in the conversation before he responded.
    After a long pause, she finally continued her story.