stoppage Synonyms
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- shutdown
- close
- closedown
- cutoff
- stop
- discontinuance
- cease
- lapse
- stay
- finish
- shutoff
- surcease
- closure
- expiration
- offset
- arrest
- termination
- discontinuation
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stoppage Meaning
stoppage (n)
the state of inactivity following an interruption
an obstruction in a pipe or tube
the act of stopping something
stoppage Sentence Examples
- The unexpected stoppage of traffic caused a major inconvenience for commuters.
- The assembly line was brought to a complete stoppage due to a mechanical failure.
- The server outage resulted in a prolonged stoppage of online services.
- The stoppage of water supply to a local neighborhood caused widespread panic.
- The blockage in the sewage system led to a stoppage and resulted in a foul odor.
- The stoppage of production at a major plant threatened hundreds of jobs.
- The stoppage of bleeding after surgery was essential for the patient's recovery.
- The stoppage of oil flow from an offshore platform raised concerns about environmental damage.
- The stoppage of hostilities during a conflict allowed for peace negotiations.
- The stoppage time added to the excitement of the match, as the teams battled for the final goal.
FAQs About the word stoppage
the state of inactivity following an interruption, an obstruction in a pipe or tube, the act of stopping something
end,cessation, conclusion, halt, ending, shutdown, close, closedown, cutoff, stop
continuance, extension, continuance,continuation, extension, continuation, persistence,persistence,prolongation, prolongation
The unexpected stoppage of traffic caused a major inconvenience for commuters.
The assembly line was brought to a complete stoppage due to a mechanical failure.
The server outage resulted in a prolonged stoppage of online services.
The stoppage of water supply to a local neighborhood caused widespread panic.
