Hiatus

/haɪˈeɪtəs/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A pause or break in continuity, such as a gap in a sequence or a period of interruption.

The television series went on a hiatus after its third season.

A period during which something is suspended or interrupted.

There was a hiatus in her studies due to personal reasons.

In anatomy, a gap or opening in a structure.

The hiatus in the diaphragm allows for the passage of the esophagus.

From Latin 'hiatus', meaning 'opening, gap, or chasm'.

on hiatus

Temporarily stopped or suspended.

hiatus hernia

A condition where part of the stomach pushes through the diaphragm.

creative hiatus

A break taken to recharge creativity.

disruption

An interruption in the normal course of something.

suspension

The action of suspending someone or something.

break

A brief pause or interruption in an activity.

Taking a break from social media.

I’m on a social media hiatus for a while.

A temporary stop in a routine.

After that last episode, I'm on a hiatus from watching the series.