stoppage

• Nom désignant l'action d'arrêter quelque chose ou son résultat, un arrêt temporaire ou une interruption, ainsi qu'un blocage physique dans un conduit ou une canalisation.

A noun referring to a state of inactivity following an interruption, an obstruction in a pipe or tube, or the act of stopping something.

1. Interruption or haltB2formal

   A period when something stops or is prevented from continuing, often due to a problem or planned break.

   arrêt, interruption

   • The factory faced a temporary stoppage due to a power outage.
   • Work stoppages can lead to significant delays in production.
   • The train stoppage was caused by a signal failure.

   Synonymescessationdiscontinuationhaltinterruptionpausestandstillstopsuspension

2. Blockage in a pipe or tubeB2formal

   An obstruction that prevents the flow of liquid or gas through a pipe, tube, or similar channel.

   Obstruction d'un conduit

   • A stoppage in the drain caused the sink to overflow.
   • The plumber cleared the stoppage in the main water pipe.
   • Regular cleaning helps prevent stoppages in the sewage system.

   Synonymesblockblockageclotcongestionobstructionocclusionplug

3. Act of stoppingB2formal

   The action or process of bringing something to an end or causing it to cease.

   Action d'arrêter

   • The stoppage of the machine was necessary for maintenance.
   • The referee signaled a stoppage of play due to an injury.
   • The sudden stoppage of the engine alarmed the driver.

   Synonymescessationconclusiondiscontinuationendinghaltstoptermination

   Antonymesbeginningcontinuancecontinuationinitiationresumptionstart