Stoppage

Pronunciation: /stɑpɪdʒ/

Definitions of stoppage

noun a temporary cessation or interruption of work, traffic, service, etc.

Example Sentences

A1 The bus had a sudden stoppage, causing everyone to lurch forward.

A2 The factory workers went on strike to protest against the stoppage of overtime pay.

B1 The stoppage of the train service was due to a technical issue on the tracks.

B2 The stoppage of the project was a setback for the team, but they were able to overcome it.

C1 The stoppage of the negotiations between the two countries was a major obstacle to achieving peace.

C2 The stoppage of production at the factory resulted in significant financial losses for the company.

Examples of stoppage in a Sentence

formal The stoppage of production at the factory caused a loss in revenue.

informal The stoppage of the game due to bad weather was a bummer.

slang The stoppage of the concert was a real buzzkill.

figurative The stoppage of communication between them led to misunderstandings.

Grammatical Forms of stoppage

• past tense: stopped
• plural: stoppages
• comparative: more stoppage
• superlative: most stoppage
• present tense: stop
• future tense: will stop
• perfect tense: have stopped
• continuous tense: is stopping
• singular: stoppage
• positive degree: stoppage
• infinitive: to stop
• gerund: stopping
• participle: stopped

Origin and Evolution of stoppage

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'stoppage' originated from the Old French word 'estoppage' which came from the Latin word 'stuppa' meaning 'tow or hemp fiber'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'stoppage' evolved from its original meaning of 'tow or hemp fiber' to refer to the act of stopping or halting something.