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stoppage

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﹒An act of stopping or the state of being stopped.

﹒A cessation of work or activity, especially as a result of a strike or mechanical failure.

﹒A period of time during which play is suspended in a game or sport.

Examples

﹒The game was delayed due to a sudden stoppage in play caused by a power failure.

﹒The factory experienced a brief stoppage in production while the machinery was being repaired.

﹒There was a complete stoppage of traffic on the highway following the multi-car accident.

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