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

But in stoppage time, Algeria strung together a record 110 straight passes and Mahrez scored. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 17 July 2026

Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA / Getty Images England lacked an outlet and held only 12% of possession between Gordon’s opener and Martínez’s stoppage-time winner. — David Hickey, NBC news, 16 July 2026

England held a 1-0 lead until the 85th minute, and Lautaro Martínez scored the winner for Argentina in stoppage time. — Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 16 July 2026

The work stoppage is the first in the global car industry’s history addressing humanoids, The Wall Street Journal wrote; the company and union are also at an impasse over wage increases and performance bonuses. — J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 15 July 2026