abeyance
afterthought
bind
block
blockage
blow
break
breath
breather
breathing
breathing place
breathing space
breathing spell
breathing time
bureaucratic delay
caesura
catharsis
cease-fire
cessation
cigarette break
cleansing
cocktail hour
coffee break
day off
defer
delay
delayage
delayed reaction
deliverance
detention
discharge
double take
downtime
dragging
drop
emotional release
enforced respite
extension
freeing
grace
grant a reprieve
half time
half-time intermission
halt
hang-up
happy hour
hesitation
hiatus
hindrance
clemency
ease
holdover
mercifulness
mercy
postpone
prorogue
put over
put-off
relief
remit
setback
shelve
table
respited
respites
respiting
armistice
distraction
diversion
intermission
interruption
leisure
lull
nap
oblivion
pause
reassurance
refreshment
refuge
relaxation
repose
reprieve
sojourn
solace
surcease
truce