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stop time

British  

noun

  1. jazz a passage where the beat stops temporarily

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Of course, writing is a way to capture a moment, to stop time, but I was curious about “wooshed.”

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 13, 2025

Besides being able to stop time temporarily, the shadowy character also serves another function in Borderland.

From Salon • Sep. 29, 2025

Two called her a witch, and one said she appeared able to stop time.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 10, 2024

The Ferrari looked to have the pace to challenge Alonso but Sainz dealt himself a blow when he was caught speeding in the pit lane trying to minimise his stop time.

From BBC • May 7, 2023

But the Zebra Room’s swing music and old-time baseball players couldn’t stop time.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides