stoppage

[ stop-ij ]

/ ˈstɒp ɪdʒ /

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noun

an act or instance of stopping; cessation of activity: the stoppage of all work at the factory.

the state of being stopped: During the stoppage of bus service he drove to work.

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Origin of stoppage

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

Words nearby stoppage

stop-off, stop order, stop-out, stopover, stoppable, stoppage, stoppage time, Stoppard, Stoppard, Tom, stop payment, stopped

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How to use stoppage in a sentence

The system can also recognize this and will inform the driver of the impending stoppage.
Audi’s new tech can help you beat red lights|Charlotte Hu|July 24, 2021|Popular-Science
Security upgrades, work stoppages and company statements had little effect at the Windsor facility.
Dozens of nooses have shown up on U.S. construction sites. The culprits rarely face consequences.|Taylor Telford|July 22, 2021|Washington Post
In 2019, there were more work stoppages involving 1,000 or more employees than in any other year since 2001.
Hourly Workers Are Demanding Better Pay and Benefits—and Getting Them|Alana Semuels|July 22, 2021|Time
That wasn’t workers’ only concern, though—a massive international work stoppage followed in November 2018, centering on sexual harassment and discrimination at the company.
Tech’s new labor movement is harnessing lessons learned a century ago|Sarah Jaffe|June 30, 2021|MIT Technology Review

With desperation gripping the hosts, the Spirit kept its composure, slowed the pace and drained six minutes of stoppage time.
Rose Lavelle dazzles in her NWSL return with OL Reign, but the Spirit gets the win|Steven Goff|May 31, 2021|Washington Post
The stoppage was observed by 140 union members, according to the Daily Telegraph including gardeners, waiters, cooks and valets.
Engulfed by Scandal, Could The Spanish Royal Family Fall?|Tom Sykes|April 4, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Augustus Theodore Brammel heard of the stoppage whilst he was at breakfast, sipping chocolate; and greatly he rejoiced thereat.
Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. CCCXXXIX. January, 1844. Vol. LV.|Various
In some of the mines a few hours' stoppage was a serious matter, as it would cost the proprietor as much as 70l.
Life of Richard Trevithick, Volume II (of 2)|Francis Trevithick
In his speech during the discussion on the address, Mr. Sharman Crawford had threatened to move the stoppage of supplies.
The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.III.|E. Farr and E. H. Nolan
Here there was a stoppage; there a break; and the length of road which we occupied far exceeded marching order.
Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 67, Number 414, April, 1850|Various
There was no hesitation, no stoppage in their service; under the dominance of mind these passive forces became active auxiliaries.
Toilers of the Sea|Victor Hugo

British Dictionary definitions for stoppage

stoppage

/ (ˈstɒpɪdʒ) /

noun

the act of stopping or the state of being stopped

something that stops or blocks

a deduction of money, as from pay

an organized cessation of work, as during a strike

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stoppage

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