What is another word for stops for a breath?
Pronunciation: [stˈɒps fəɹə bɹˈɛθ] (IPA) 
When one "stops for a breath", it means taking a brief or momentary pause from physical activity or conversation to inhale and exhale. There are many synonyms for this common phrase such as "catching one's breath", "pausing for breath", "taking a breather" or simply "taking a break". When in a conversation, one may use phrases such as "pausing for a moment of thought" or "taking a moment to collect one's thoughts" to indicate a break in conversation. In the world of sports, "resting for a moment" or "taking a quick break" might be used to denote a player taking a short respite during a match or game. Regardless of the context, there are many words and phrases that can be used to indicate a brief moment of rest.
