Hiatus/haɪˈeɪtəs/ Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Temporary Stop Hiatus primarily suggests a temporary pause, not a permanent end. The TV series went on hiatus, but fans are excited for its return. Pro Tip 2/3Planned Break Often, a hiatus is intentional, like a break between seasons of a show. The podcast will take a hiatus until the new year. Pro Tip 3/3Expectation of Resume A hiatus implies an expectation that what paused will eventually continue. She's on hiatus from work to focus on her health.