intermission

in·ter·mis·sion  (ntr-mshn)

n.

1. The act of intermitting or the state of being intermitted.

2. A respite or recess.

3. The period between the acts of a theatrical or musical performance. See Synonyms at pause.

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[Middle English intermissioun, from Old French intermission, from Latin intermissi, intermissin-, from intermissus, past participle of intermittere, to interrupt; see intermit.]

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intermission

Noun

an interval between parts of a play, film, etc. [Latin intermittere to leave off, cease]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	intermission - the act of suspending activity temporarily pause - temporary inactivity
	2.	intermission - a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something pause, suspension, interruption, break interval, time interval - a definite length of time marked off by two instants lapse - a break or intermission in the occurrence of something; "a lapse of three weeks between letters" blackout - a suspension of radio or tv broadcasting caesura - a pause or interruption (as in a conversation); "after an ominous caesura the preacher continued" dead air - an inadvertent interruption in a broadcast during which there is no sound delay, postponement, time lag, wait, hold - time during which some action is awaited; "instant replay caused too long a delay"; "he ordered a hold in the action" halftime - an intermission between the first and second half of a game rest period, rest, respite, relief - a pause for relaxation; "people actually accomplish more when they take time for short rests" time-out - a brief suspension of play; "each team has two time-outs left" letup, lull - a pause during which things are calm or activities are diminished; "there was never a letup in the noise"

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intermission

noun interval, break, pause, stop, rest, suspension, recess, interruption, respite, lull, stoppage, interlude, cessation, let-up (informal) breathing space, entr'acte

Translations

intermission [ɪntəˈmɪʃən] n (THEAT) → descanso

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intermission [ɪntəˈmɪʃən] n → pause f;

(Theat, Cine) → entracte m

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intermission [ɪntəˈmɪʃən] n → Pause f

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intermission [ɪntəˈmɪʃən] n → pausa;

(THEAT, CINE) → intermissione f; intervallo