Stoppage

usgb/ˈstɑːpɪdʒ/
noun

An act of stopping or being stopped.

The machine had a stoppage and needed to be repaired
Visual representation of "stoppage" - An act of stopping or being stopped

Often appears as...

  • work stoppage
  • stoppage time
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Visual representation of "stoppage"
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Mechanical Failure

Use 'stoppage' to describe machines or systems ceasing to work due to malfunction.

Illustration for Mechanical Failure
The printing press experienced a stoppage and halted production.
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Temporary Pause

Implies a pause in activity that is expected to be resolved, not permanent.

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After a brief stoppage, the assembly line restarted.
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Obstruction Based

Often used when something is blocked, causing a process to stop.

Illustration for Obstruction Based
There was a stoppage in the pipes, causing the sink to overflow.
Visual representation of the word "Stoppage"

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