He paused to make sure that I understood the threat.

The announcer paused to make certain he had the full attention of the crowd.

He paused to make certain the weapon of fear had done its work.

He paused again to make sure I completely understood what he'd just told me.

She paused for a moment to make sure he was following her.

He paused to make sure that his import was taken.

As it was, they paused just long enough to make certain of their aim.

He paused at the door to make his final remarks.

Let me now pause to make a most significant point.

He paused at the door only long enough to make sure that no one had noticed him.