Stoppage (Noun)
Meaning 1
The state of inactivity following an interruption; "the negotiations were in arrest"; "held them in check"; "during the halt he got some lunch"; "the momentary stay enabled him to escape the blow"; "he spent the entire stop in his seat".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The sudden stoppage of the production line caused concern among the factory workers.
- Due to a mechanical issue, the bus was in stoppage for over an hour.
- The traffic stoppage on the highway lasted for several hours during rush hour.
- A power outage caused a brief stoppage in the concert, but the show resumed shortly.
- The prolonged stoppage of the project was a result of funding issues.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Hyponyms
Related Words
Meaning 2
The act of stopping something; "the third baseman made some remarkable stops"; "his stoppage of the flow resulted in a flood".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The quick thinking of the engineer prevented a major stoppage of the entire production line.
- The goalkeeper's incredible stoppage of the penalty kick earned her team a spot in the finals.
- The storm caused a stoppage of all flights in and out of the airport for several hours.
- The company's stoppage of production due to the labor dispute resulted in significant financial losses.
- The stoppage of the blood flow to the brain caused the patient to lose consciousness.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Hyponyms
Related Words
Meaning 3
An obstruction in a pipe or tube; "we had to call a plumber to clear out the blockage in the drainpipe".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The stoppage in the sewer line caused a massive backup of wastewater into the streets.
- A hairball was the culprit behind the stoppage in the shower drain.
- The plumber used a snake to clear the stoppage in the kitchen sink.
- The grease buildup in the pipes led to a stoppage that required professional attention.
- The tree roots had grown into the pipes, causing a stoppage that needed to be excavated.