A break or interruption in the continuity of something.
It can refer to:
* A pause or gap in time: "There was a hiatus in the music while the band took a break."
* A period of inactivity or suspension: "The project was put on hiatus due to funding issues."
* A gap or space in a physical object: "There was a hiatus in the rock face where the water flowed through."
Examples:
* "After a long hiatus, the band reunited for a concert tour."
* "The company experienced a brief hiatus in production due to supply chain problems."
* "The archaeologist found a hiatus in the wall, suggesting it was built in two stages."
Pronunciation: /haɪˈeɪtəs/