stoppage
stoppage Lexical Profile
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• noun
An act or instance of stopping, or the state of being stopped; a temporary interruption of work, activity, or a sporting event.
"The assembly line experienced a two-hour stoppage due to a power outage."
An obstruction or blockage in a pipe, drain, or bodily passage that prevents normal flow.
"The plumber used an auger to clear the stubborn stoppage in the kitchen drain."
British A deduction made from a person's wages or pay, typically for taxes, insurance, or pension contributions (usually used in the plural).
"After all statutory stoppages were deducted, his net monthly pay was significantly lower than his gross salary."
• Rhymes for stoppage
Word Origin & Etymology
Formed in the 15th century from the verb 'stop' (from Old English 'forstoppian', meaning to block up or stifle) combined with the noun-forming suffix '-age'.