A short pause or brief interval; a short moment taken before acting or speaking.
説明を始める前に一呼吸置いてから話した。
I took a short pause before starting the explanation.
彼は重要な決断の前に一呼吸入れて考えた。
He took a moment to think before making the important decision.
プレゼン中に緊張したが、一呼吸してから落ち着いて話せた。
I was nervous during the presentation, but after a short pause I was able to speak calmly.
その問題は一呼吸おいて再検討したほうがいい。
It's better to take a short pause and reconsider that issue.