hiatus

noun

UK/haɪˈeɪ.təs/
US/haɪˈeɪ.t̬əs/

Definitions of hiatus noun

  1. CountableUsually singular

    A brief pause or interruption in a series of events, activities, or a process, or a gap where something is missing.

    • After a hiatus, he resumed his writing.

    • The project experienced a hiatus due to budget issues.

    • The team returned to the field after a hiatus.