: the act of stopping : the state of being stopped : halt, obstruction
a stoppage in play
Examples of stoppage in a Sentence
The penalty caused a stoppage in play.
There have been more than 10 minutes in stoppages.
10 minutes of stoppage time
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Since turning pro in 2023, he's moved quickly to 6-0, including a dominant stoppage of Hironori Mishiro in June 2025.
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Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
The stoppages helped the Mavericks gain momentum, leading to a 11-0 run over the next two minutes to help Dallas pull away.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2026
In 2012, the Chicago Teachers Union went on strike for the first time in 25 years, a seven-day stoppage that emboldened labor unions nationwide.
—Daniel C. Vock, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
Another stoppage on Monday forced a full closure for the third time since December, leaving thousands of tourists disappointed outside again.
—CBS News, 19 Jan. 2026
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Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
The stoppages helped the Mavericks gain momentum, leading to a 11-0 run over the next two minutes to help Dallas pull away.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2026
In 2012, the Chicago Teachers Union went on strike for the first time in 25 years, a seven-day stoppage that emboldened labor unions nationwide.
—Daniel C. Vock, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
Another stoppage on Monday forced a full closure for the third time since December, leaving thousands of tourists disappointed outside again.
—CBS News, 19 Jan. 2026
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“Stoppage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stoppage. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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stoppage
noun
stop·page
ˈstäp-ij 
: the act of stopping : the state of being stopped
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