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

Fulham finally had some momentum and they took the lead with their first shot on target deep into first-half stoppage time.

From Barron's

Barclays analysts said in a note that it appeared that Dominion “was not aware of this potential stoppage as the boat left to install turbines yesterday.”

From The Wall Street Journal

It took him 33 balls to get through the 90s, including a long stoppage on 97 after he was hit a painful blow in the box by a Michael Rae delivery.

From Barron's

In the seventh minute of stoppage time, Beier was set up by fellow substitute Fabio Silva, tapping in from close range to wrap up the match for the hosts.

From Barron's

"If it's not staged or anything like that, I think we see AJ win in round two by stoppage."

From BBC

Related Words

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