Hiatuses

The plural form of 'hiatus', meaning a break or interruption in the continuity of a work, series, action, or process. These gaps can range in duration and occur in various contexts, from a momentary pause in conversation to a lengthy period of inactivity in a career or artistic endeavor. Often, hiatuses are planned or unexpected breaks, but can also be a state of being inoperative or dormant. The word emphasizes the temporary nature of the interruption, implying a resumption or continuation at some future point. A hiatus often involves a loss of momentum or progress and creates a period of stillness or suspended action.

Hiatuses meaning with examples

• After a decade of intense touring, the band announced a series of hiatuses to allow each member time for personal projects and to avoid burnout, before they were to start new projects. Fans eagerly anticipated their return to the stage, knowing the hiatus would eventually end. They were missing the energy.
• The television series experienced several scheduling hiatuses due to production delays and the demands of actors' schedules. Each time the show went off air, its loyal viewership dwindled as fans eagerly discussed when the series would return, generating widespread anticipation.
• The historian's research faced multiple hiatuses caused by lack of funding and the need to take care of other tasks, but he always returned to his research eventually. Despite the delays, he meticulously documented his findings. He continued the work with renewed vigor after each interruption.
• During the summer, the construction project suffered multiple hiatuses due to adverse weather conditions, like heavy storms. Workers had to halt their work for safety reasons, slowing progress. However, work was planned to resume.
• The author endured writer's block which created several long hiatuses in the novel writing process. While frustrating, these periods offered the time to reflect on the storyline, and when overcome, lead to a stronger book.