stoppage

noun
/ˈstɒpɪdʒ/

Meaning

The act of stopping or ceasing; a halt in operation or activity

Example Sentences

The sudden stoppage of the train caused delays for all passengers.

Synonyms

halt, interruption, cessation, pause, blockage

Antonyms

continuation, flow, progress

Collocations

work stoppage, stoppage time, sudden stoppage, stoppage of service

Related Vocabularies

A machine that spins substances at high speed to separate different components.
a person, especially a lawyer, who uses unscrupulous or dishonest methods
The arrangement of and relations between the parts or elements of something complex.
a box-shaped storage compartment that slides in and out of furniture
competition for the same objective or for superiority in the same field; the state of being rivals
A confusing and difficult problem or question; a puzzle or riddle.

Explore More