A break, discontinuance, or interruption
That which breaks off, or is broken off
The first shot in a game of snooker or other cue-game
To play the first shot in a game of snooker
A brief interval of rest or relief.
The delay of appearance at court granted to a jury beyond the proper term.
A short period of spoken dialogue in an otherwise sung-through musical.
A reprieve, especially from a sentence of death.
To delay or postpone (an event).
To allow (a person) extra time to fulfil some obligation.