stoppage

[ stop-ij ]

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.

stoppage

/ 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of stoppage¹

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

Example Sentences

The system can also recognize this and will inform the driver of the impending stoppage.

From Popular-Science

Security upgrades, work stoppages and company statements had little effect at the Windsor facility.

From Washington Post

In 2019, there were more work stoppages involving 1,000 or more employees than in any other year since 2001.

From 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.

From MIT Technology Review

With desperation gripping the hosts, the Spirit kept its composure, slowed the pace and drained six minutes of stoppage time.

From Washington Post

The stoppage was observed by 140 union members, according to the Daily Telegraph including gardeners, waiters, cooks and valets.

From The Daily Beast

Augustus Theodore Brammel heard of the stoppage whilst he was at breakfast, sipping chocolate; and greatly he rejoiced thereat.

From Project Gutenberg

In some of the mines a few hours' stoppage was a serious matter, as it would cost the proprietor as much as 70l.

From Project Gutenberg

In his speech during the discussion on the address, Mr. Sharman Crawford had threatened to move the stoppage of supplies.

From Project Gutenberg

Here there was a stoppage; there a break; and the length of road which we occupied far exceeded marching order.

From Project Gutenberg

There was no hesitation, no stoppage in their service; under the dominance of mind these passive forces became active auxiliaries.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

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