What is another word for stoppage?

Common synonyms for stoppage include hitch, closure, occlusion, block, stop.

What is the opposite of stoppage?

Antonyms of stoppage include continuation, progress, flow, movement, advancement.

Synonyms for

Stoppage

Noun / ˈstɑ:pɪdʒ / Another word for stoppage — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Stoppage means the act of stopping or the state of being stopped.

Synonyms & similar words

hitch closure occlusion block stop halt check arrest stay blockage halt cessation standstill interruption pause break discontinuation blockage obstruction impediment barrier block check arrest end termination closure shut-down shutdown lockout

Synonyms by register

Formal

cessation interruption discontinuation suspension

Informal

hiccup glitch hold-up pause

Literary

halting standstill pause

Antonyms

continuation progress flow movement advancement operation commencement

Common collocations

production stoppage
traffic stoppage
work stoppage
complete stoppage
sudden stoppage
temporary stoppage
unexplained stoppage

Word family

noun stoppage

verb stop

adjective stopped

Usage note

Stoppage generally refers to a temporary or permanent halt in an activity or process. It is often used in contexts like industrial disputes (work stoppage) or mechanical failures.

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