stoppage (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈstɒpɪdʒ/

Definition

An act of stopping or the state of being stopped.

Examples

• The stoppage of work led to a strike.

• We experienced a temporary stoppage in production.

• The unexpected stoppage of the water supply caused inconvenience.

How to Use stoppage

stoppage of (prepositional phrase)

Indicates what has been stopped or is being suspended. — "The stoppage of the flow was critical."

Synonyms of stoppage

Words with a similar meaning to stoppage:

• halt
• interruption
• cessation
• discontinuation

Antonyms of stoppage

Words with the opposite meaning to stoppage:

• continuation
• resumption

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