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interlude

noun

A brief intervening period or episode.

Brief intervening episode

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interval intermission break pause intermezzo

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intermittent

adjective

Occurring at intervals with pauses between.

Occurring with breaks

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sporadic occasional interrupted discontinuous fitful on-and-off

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respite

noun

A short period of rest or relief from something difficult.

Brief rest or relief

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break relief rest pause recess breather

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stay

noun

An official suspension or postponement of a proceeding or its enforcement.

Official suspension

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suspension postponement halt deferment reprieve

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