Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
stoppage
noun
/ˈstɒpɪdʒ/
Definition
The act or process of stopping something, often temporarily.
Examples
- The sudden stoppage of the machinery led to delays in production.
- There was a stoppage in the train services due to the heavy snowfall.
- Workers protested the stoppage of pay increases.
Meaning
A stoppage refers to a halting or interruption of an activity, operation, or movement.
Synonyms
- halt
- cessation
- interruption
- break
- pause
