stoppage
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈstɑpɪdʒ// UK //stˈɒpɪdʒ// stop·page
n. a time when work or an activity stops, often because of a problem or a disagreement.
n. a cessation of activity or work, typically resulting from industrial action, a mechanical failure, or a sporting interruption.
The factory faced a sudden stoppage due to a power cut.
The referee added four minutes of extra time to account for the stoppage caused by the player's injury.
Union leaders warned that any further breakdown in negotiations would lead to a series of rolling stoppages across the national rail network.
Usage
Often used in industrial or sporting contexts to describe a temporary pause rather than a permanent end.