# Pause

The `<Pause>` verb waits silently on the call for a set duration before the next verb runs.

## Attributes

| Name | Type | Default | Description |
|------|------|---------|-------------|
| `length` | integer | `1` | Duration of the pause, in seconds. |

## Nesting

`<Pause>` is a self-closing element with no text content and no nested verbs.

## Examples

Pausing for the default second between two prompts:

```xml
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<Response>
  <Say>One moment.</Say>
  <Pause/>
  <Say>Connecting your call now.</Say>
</Response>
```

Pausing for five seconds before ending the call:

```xml
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<Response>
  <Say>Hold for a moment.</Say>
  <Pause length="5"/>
  <Hangup/>
</Response>
```

## See also

- [Say](/programmable-voice/oneml/say)
- [Hangup](/programmable-voice/oneml/hangup)
- [OneML overview](/programmable-voice/oneml/overview)