1) Briefly halted 2) Like some DVDs in DVD players 3) Lingered on 4) Obeyed a comma 5) Rested for a bit 6) Stopped 7) Stopped briefly 8) Stopped its use in the home 9) Stopped the tape 10) Took a break 11) Took a breather 12) Took five 13) Took ten 14) Waited 15) Waited for a laugh Found on https://www.crosswordclues.com/clue/paused