Synonyms of stoppage

stoppage

noun

ˈstä-pij 

as in cessation

the stopping of a process or activity

yet another stoppage in play for some unexplained reason

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cessation
• halt
• ending
• end
• conclusion
• closure
• shutdown
• close
• termination
• discontinuance
• stop
• shutoff
• discontinuation
• arrest
• cease
• finish
• expiration
• cutoff
• lapse
• stay
• offset
• closedown
• surcease
• arrestment
• suspension
• interruption
• pause
• check
• layoff
• standstill
• abeyance
• phaseout
• moratorium
• mop-up
• break
• letup

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• continuation
• continuance
• extension
• persistence
• prolongation

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of stoppage

As thousands of residents lost power and traffic signals went dark, Waymo robotaxis recorded nearly 1,600 stoppages lasting at least two minutes, blocking traffic and contributing to widespread gridlock. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 Oct. 2026

The last labor stoppage in 2022 minimally disrupted the schedule, merely pushing back Opening Day a week and keeping all games intact. — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 29 Oct. 2026

But to get players to cave on a cap, the owners likely would have to suffer considerable short-term and medium-term pain via a stoppage. — Evan Drellich, New York Times, 29 Oct. 2026

Velde and Jimer Fory set up David Da Costa three minutes into stoppage time for a 2-0 advantage at halftime. — ABC News, 28 Oct. 2026