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# IB20.pause

> Generated B20 reference for pause(PausableFeature[]).

[Related concept](/base-chain/specs/upgrades/beryl/b20/specification/concepts/token-lifecycle)

## Signature

```solidity theme={null}
function pause(PausableFeature[] calldata features) external;
```

| Field               | Value                      |
| ------------------- | -------------------------- |
| Selector            | `0x9f98bd2d`               |
| Canonical signature | `pause(PausableFeature[])` |

## Description

Pauses each of `features`. Additive: features already paused remain paused; duplicates
within the call are idempotent. Emits `Paused`.
Dev: Reverts with `AccessControlUnauthorizedAccount` when the caller does not hold `PAUSE_ROLE`.
Dev: Reverts with `EmptyFeatureSet` when `features.length == 0`.
Param: features Features to pause.

## Access control

`PAUSE_ROLE` gates this call.

## Policy interaction

No direct policy interaction.

## Example

```solidity theme={null}
IB20(target).pause(arg0);
```

## Related

* [IB20 reference](/base-chain/specs/upgrades/beryl/b20/specification/reference/interfaces/IB20)
* [Constants & addresses](/base-chain/specs/upgrades/beryl/b20/specification/reference/constants-and-addresses)