Stoppage (noun)

1. The act of stopping or the state of being stopped.
2. An interruption or cessation of work or movement.

Origin:

Late middle english: from old french, from stopper 'to stop'.

Examples:

1. The stoppage of the assembly line was due to a technical issue.
2. There was a brief stoppage in the soccer game while the player received treatment.
3. The train was delayed due to a temporary stoppage in service.
4. The stoppage of the water supply affected thousands of people in the city.
5. The stoppage of production resulted in a shortage of goods in the market.