stoppage

American  

[stop-ij] / ˈstɒp ɪdʒ /

noun

1. an act or instance of stopping; stop; cessation of activity.

   the stoppage of all work at the factory.

2. the state of being stopped.

   During the stoppage of bus service he drove to work.

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stoppage British  

/ ˈstɒpɪdʒ /

noun

1. the act of stopping or the state of being stopped

2. something that stops or blocks

3. a deduction of money, as from pay

4. an organized cessation of work, as during a strike

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Etymology

Origin of stoppage

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; stop, -age

Example Sentences

Dutchman Gakpo played his part with the cross for Isak's goal, then a thumping finish in stoppage time for their second.

From BBC

Another idea discussed is for players to be banned from going to the touchline during a stoppage.

From BBC

Monaco held on through the closing stages, including seven minutes of stoppage time, after having former Paris defender Thilo Kehrer sent off in the 80th minute.

From Barron's

Nexperia has urged its China unit to facilitate production and restore the flow of chips, warning that customers are facing imminent stoppages.

From The Wall Street Journal

The attack prompted the White House to briefly go into lockdown and a temporary flight stoppage at the city's main airport on the eve of Thanksgiving.

From BBC

Related Words

• blockage
• closure
• interruption
• layoff
• lockout
• shutdown
• walkout