1. instances of stopping or being stopped; interruptions in activity or flow
2. work stoppages; strikes or other labor disputes that halt production
Usage: labor relations
3. mechanical failures or jams that prevent equipment from operating
Usage: technical

Examples

• The factory experienced several stoppages due to equipment failures.
• Traffic stoppages caused major delays during rush hour.
• The union called for work stoppages to protest the new policies.
• Frequent stoppages in the assembly line reduced productivity.
• The printer had multiple paper stoppages throughout the day.
• Production stoppages cost the company thousands of dollars.
• The referee’s whistle caused several stoppages during the game.