So I paused to let him work it out himself.

Big Al again paused to let his officers think about what he had said.

She paused to let the girl reflect on her questions.

She paused to let the other woman catch up with her.

For half a breath he paused to let her go first.

She paused for a moment to let the information sink in.

He paused for a moment to let the channel clear.

He paused for a moment to let his words sink in.

This time, she paused long enough to let him answer.

Harry paused for a moment to let these words have their effect.