Lost pause
I see so many joke lost pause submissions so that's why I put it in as the true definition of a lost pause.
Lost pause by Ivv October 27, 2017
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New York pause
In traffic control, the brief interval when a traffic light shows a red (for "stop") in all directions.
Until the 1970s, most traffic lights would switch red-to-green at the same instant that the other direction went yellow-to-red. Because accidents would sometimes occur at that transition, New York City innovated a phase, usually about three to five seconds, of all-red lights, so the intersection would be completely clear before actuating the green ("go") signal. The "New York pause" has become widespread across the U.S.
Until the 1970s, most traffic lights would switch red-to-green at the same instant that the other direction went yellow-to-red. Because accidents would sometimes occur at that transition, New York City innovated a phase, usually about three to five seconds, of all-red lights, so the intersection would be completely clear before actuating the green ("go") signal. The "New York pause" has become widespread across the U.S.
The New York pause came to Michigan traffic lights by 1990.
Because drivers are so impatient, we ended up with the New York pause.
Because drivers are so impatient, we ended up with the New York pause.
New York pause by Consider Her Ways May 27, 2021
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pregnant pause
The silence that occurs after someone has said or done something that leaves everyone who bore witness to the event speechless.
The first cousin of awkward silence.
A pregnant pause often occurs when something that requires a sarcastic response happens, but no one quite knows what to day or do.
The first cousin of awkward silence.
A pregnant pause often occurs when something that requires a sarcastic response happens, but no one quite knows what to day or do.
In the middle of a group of people having a conversation, Michael picks his nose and then eats it. All conversation ceases.
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pregnant pause by jcsavestheday October 16, 2008
Live Pause
A Term which was born through an NZ ad used when an attractive female passes by and has to stop to do something (i.e re adjust)
Live Pause by WHayze January 29, 2009
Four-way pause
The awkward moment when four cars approach a four-way stop intersection at the same time, but no one can remember who should go first. Everyone pauses until someone with natural leadership qualities raises his/her right hand to motion for someone to go.
A four-way pause is when four cars approach a four-way stop intersection. No one moves until one of the people raises his/her hand to motion for someone to move.
Four-way pause by gmcqueen November 8, 2010
infopause n. (information + pause)
infopause n. (information + pause)
staying away from computers, newspapers and other sources of information in order to recover from informational stress.
staying away from computers, newspapers and other sources of information in order to recover from informational stress.
The infopause may take from several minutes to several months, depending on the gravity of the initial affliction.
Every business should introduce at least two five-minute infopauses during the working day. All computers and all lights are off. This will refresh employees' ability to process new information.
Every business should introduce at least two five-minute infopauses during the working day. All computers and all lights are off. This will refresh employees' ability to process new information.
infopause n. (information + pause) by Mikhail Epstein November 15, 2003