1. A short interruption or stop in an activity, speech, or movement
After speaking for ten minutes, the presenter took a brief pause to take a sip of water.
Após falar por dez minutos, o apresentador fez uma pausa breve para beber água.
2. A momentary cessation or interval of time that is not long in duration
There was a brief pause in the conversation before she answered the question.
Houve uma pausa breve na conversa antes dela responder à pergunta.