Stoppage synonyms and antonyms
stŏp'ĭj
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An obstruction.
A thing for checking motion
The act of curtailing
An enforced delay
A traffic jam in which no vehicular movement is possible, especially one caused by the blockage of key intersections within a grid of streets.
The interval during which something is interrupted; intermission
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lockout
The opposite of a strike, a labor disruption where management refuses to allow workers into a plant to work even if they are willing.
Something that obstructs; an obstacle:
A stoppage or suspension of work or activity, as in a factory
(Medicine) Stoppage of the normal flow of a body substance, as of blood through an artery or of intestinal contents through the bowels.
An action of stopping; interruption of travel.
A concerted refusal by employees to go on working, in an attempt to force an employer to grant certain demands, as for higher wages, better working conditions, etc.
beginning (antonym)
The first part:
continuation (antonym)
An extension by which something is carried to a further point:
start (antonym)
An act of beginning; an initial effort:
go (antonym)
(Brit., Informal) A quantity given or taken at one time
A ceasing, or stopping, either forever or for some time
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A check is defined as a mark put next to something written down to show it has been verified or completed.
(Law) The stopping of a legal action prior to trial, either voluntarily by the plaintiff or by order of the court
A cessation; a discontinuance.
A postponement, especially of an execution or other punishment.
(Soil science) The process in which organic soil matter is decomposed and absorbed by microorganisms, and thus not available to plants.
Jam is defined as being in an intense or difficult situation, or is a preserve made from whole fruit and sugar.
Tie-up is defined as a temporary stop or slow down.
(Medicine) Interruption or obstruction of a physiological function:
(Geol.) The vertical distance between the highest point of an anticlinal structure and the lowest contour that encircles it
(Phonet.) The complete closing of the air passages in pronunciation, as of a stop
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A fastening or catch; thing or part used to connect or join together
lay off (related)
extra-time (related)
build up (related)
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