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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.


SIMPLE

The factory faced a sudden stoppage due to a power cut.

CONTEXTUAL

The referee added four minutes of extra time to account for the stoppage caused by the player's injury.

COMPLEX

Union leaders warned that any further breakdown in negotiations would lead to a series of rolling stoppages across the national rail network.

Synonyms
Usage

Often used in industrial or sporting contexts to describe a temporary pause rather than a permanent end.

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