stoppage
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noun \ˈstä-pij\Definition of STOPPAGE
: the act of stopping : the state of being stopped : halt, obstruction <a stoppage in play>
See Examples of STOPPAGE
- The penalty caused a stoppage in play.
- There have been more than 10 minutes in stoppages.
- 10 minutes of stoppage time
First Known Use of STOPPAGE
15th century
Related to STOPPAGE
- Synonyms
- arrest, arrestment, cease, cessation, check, close, closedown, closure, conclusion, cutoff, discontinuance, discontinuation, ending, expiration, finish, halt, lapse, offset, shutdown, shutoff, stay, stop, end, surcease, termination
- Antonyms
- continuance, continuation
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