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pause timeline vs to stop timeline

Both phrases are correct, but they have slightly different meanings and contexts. 'Pause timeline' is commonly used when referring to temporarily stopping the progress of a timeline, while 'to stop timeline' could imply a more permanent action of ending the timeline altogether.

Last updated: March 29, 2024 • 804 views

pause timeline

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to temporarily stopping the progress of a timeline.

This phrase is used when you want to temporarily halt the progress of a timeline, such as in a presentation or project schedule.

Examples:

Let's pause the timeline for a moment to discuss the next steps.
You can pause the timeline at any point to review the changes made.

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Stop right there before you cause another disruption to the timeline.
Pictures were added to his timeline.
Apparently nothing we did affected the timeline.
We shouldn't let circumstance impose a timeline.
Something very significant altered your timeline.
The TARDIS was slaved to your timeline.
Timeline's too tight to be a coincidence.
Simeon is attacking his entire timeline.
Your timeline has become... dangerous.
Your timeline's inconsistent with the injuries sustained.
Jack, your timeline is wrong.
Consistent with the dad's timeline.
We got tollbooth video and SmartPasses confirming his timeline.
Only because Barry erased that timeline.
Except there's a timeline problem.
All right, pause, pause, pause.
Pause... pause... pause longer.
Both sides agreed to pause before continuing negotiations.
You should consider inserting a pause...
Pause for the specified number of seconds.

Alternatives:

suspend timeline
halt timeline
temporarily stop timeline
freeze timeline
hold timeline

to stop timeline

This phrase is correct but may imply a more permanent action of ending the timeline altogether.

This phrase can be used when you want to completely end or terminate a timeline, rather than just temporarily pausing it.

Examples:

We need to stop the timeline and reassess our project plan.
The decision to stop the timeline was made due to unforeseen circumstances.

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But I need to get back to my timeline and stop Evil Jeff.
I need to get back to my timeline and stop Evil Jeff.
We need to stop Henry from saving Kim, thereby erasing this timeline completely.
If there was any other way to stop Adam Worth from completely disrupting the timeline...
If there was any other way to stop Adam Worth from completely disrupting the timeline...
To stop killing was to stop living.
They came to stop First Contact.
I have not been able to stop thinking about you.
We agreed to stop doing this.
To stop... worrying about everything.
You have to stop stealing creamer.
Someone is determined to stop this marriage.
Reds tries to stop my grandfather from industrial rezoning.
It is important to stop offenders reoffending.
He decided to stop sharing credit.
The redistribution of wealth upward through killing has to stop.
Obviously something happened to stop her.
We need radical measures to stop global warming.
You tried to stop the harvest.
A man to stop you thinking straight.

Alternatives:

end timeline
terminate timeline
halt timeline permanently
cease timeline
conclude timeline

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