Suchen
to take a breath
01
einen Atemzug nehmen
(usually followed by `to') having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
02
einen Atemzug nehmen
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)
03
einen Atemzug nehmen
without musical accompaniment
04
einen Atemzug nehmen
to draw in and send out air out of one's lungs
Beispiel
She barely took a breath as she wolfed down her pasta.
She chattered the whole story away without taking a breath.
When nervous, she would ramble on without taking a breath.