Meaning ofhiatusin English

Noun

1. a gap in a sequence; incomplete series
   The company experienced a hiatus in production due to equipment failure.
2. a break or pause; interruption
   The singer took a hiatus from touring to focus on her mental health.
3. an unexpected work stoppage
   The factory faced a hiatus when the workers went on strike.
4. a temporary public absence
   The famous actor announced a hiatus from acting to pursue a career in music.
5. a gap in geological layers; sedimentary break
   The geologist discovered a hiatus in the rock formation, indicating a period of erosion.
6. an opening in an internal organ
   The doctor examined the patient's internal hiatus to determine the cause of the symptoms.
7. a break between vowels (in speech or writing)
   The linguist studied the hiatus between the vowels in the ancient language.