Pause
1. Software function that is universally represented as two vertical lines as shown in the picture to the right that allows the user of a software program to temporarily halt what is being run or played, but keep the current location to be resumed at a later time. A good example of a pause function is the pause function commonly available in audio programs such as a CD-Player or MP3 player and other multimedia programs.
2. Microsoft operating system command that enables the user to pause a batch file or other computer functions. See the pause command page for additional information about this command.
Also see: Pause key, Play, Skip