Pauser

A 'pauser' is a person, or sometimes an object, that hesitates, delays, or interrupts an action, speech, or process. It suggests a deliberate or involuntary break, a momentary cessation, or a slowing down, potentially for consideration, reflection, or due to some external factor. The term implies an element of control or influence over the timing or flow of events. It can be used to describe individuals, but also elements of software, machines, or any entity that causes such a stop or suspension. The impact of a pauser is that it temporarily changes the rhythm, potentially to the advantage or disadvantage of the entity concerned.

Pauser meaning with examples

• The nervous speaker was a frequent pauser, struggling to find the right words. Her hesitant delivery, full of um's and ah's, frustrated the audience. Every pause in her speech, a pauser, caused a loss of flow in the presentation, breaking the thread of her arguments.
• During the intense negotiation, the lawyer, a seasoned pauser, strategically paused before responding to his opponent’s offer. He needed time to assess and calculate his next move, each momentary delay a tool to maintain control.
• The software encountered a performance issue, acting as a pauser, slowing down all processing. This caused frustration for users as operations slowed down considerably, impacting productivity and business.
• The old engine of the train became a significant pauser, regularly stopping for maintenance. Each stop interrupted the journey, delaying travelers. The worn out mechanism of the machine regularly caused halts to the trip.
• The automated production line experienced a temporary malfunction, the broken sensor acting as a pauser. This malfunction delayed manufacturing. The machine stopped its process.