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.
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