Stoppage
'stɒpɪdʒ
Definitions
The act of stopping or the state of being stopped; an interruption or cessation of activity.
'stɒpɪdʒ
The act of stopping or the state of being stopped.
The train's unexpected stoppage caused a significant delay in the commuters' journeys.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're playing a game and the game suddenly stops. A stoppage is just like that! It's when something that was going on has to pause or end.
👶 For kids: When something that's doing stuff, like a machine or a game, suddenly stops!
More Examples
A temporary stoppage of the production line resulted in decreased output.
The referees called for a stoppage of play to address an injury.
How It's Used
"The factory experienced a stoppage due to a power outage."
"The game was delayed due to a rain stoppage."
"The workers threatened a stoppage if their demands were not met."
Synonyms & Antonyms
From the verb 'stop' + '-age' (suffix denoting an action or process). The word evolved through Old English and Middle English, gradually solidifying its meaning related to interruption or cessation.
The term 'stoppage' has been used since the 16th century to describe a cessation or an interruption of action. The word has seen consistent usage across various contexts.
Memory tip
Think of a 'stoppage' as a moment when something is stopped, like a clock or a flow.
Word Origin
"From 'stop' (Old English 'stoppian'), meaning 'to block, obstruct, or cease movement' combined with the suffix '-age' implying 'action' or 'state'."