間まを置おく

expression, godan verb (-ku)

pause; take a short break; leave an interval

Used when intentionally inserting a pause or gap in time, speech, or action. Often implies a deliberate, brief intermission.

• 彼かれは少すこし間まを置おいてから答こたえ始はじめた。

  He paused for a moment before starting to answer.

• 次つぎの話わ題だいに移うつる前まえに、少すこし間まを置おきましょう。

  Let's take a short break before moving on to the next topic.