stoppages
Breaks in flow
Stoppages are interruptions or halts to activity.
In sports, stoppages of play pause the game clock—for injuries, reviews, or fouls.
In labor contexts, work stoppages are strikes or walkouts.
The word often implies temporary disruption rather than permanent cessation: The factory experienced several stoppages due to supply chain issues.
Total cessation of movement
- cessationA full stopping
- suspensionTemporary halt or exclusion
- freezeBecome solid from cold
- moratoriumTemporary prohibition or delay
shutdown · holdup · delay · wait · discontinuation · termination · breakdown · deadlock
Excessive accumulation causing blockage
- gridlockComplete mutual obstruction
- jamCooked fruit spread
- tailbackCongested vehicle queue
- bottleneckConstriction limiting throughput
snarl-up · rush-hour · backup · logjam · slowdown · rubbernecking · accident · roadwork
Something blocking the way
- clogBlock or wooden shoe
- congestionExcessive accumulation causing blockage
- occlusionComplete closure or blockage
- impedimentThing that obstructs progress
jam · plug · chokepoint · bottleneck · barrier · closure · gridlock · clot
Forceful impact or stoppage
- walkoutProtest by leaving
- picketPointed fence stake
- unionJoining into one
- protestPublic expression of disapproval
solidarity · boycott · negotiation · dispute · grievance · lockout · arbitration · organized
Device displaying time
- refereeSports rule enforcer
- foulOffensive or illegal
- penaltyPunishment for wrongdoing
- substitutionExchange of one for another
Industrial product creation
- machineryCollective mechanical equipment
- downtimePeriod of non-operation
- malfunctionFailure to operate properly
- breakdownFailure or decomposition
factory · workflow · operational · mechanical · technical · unplanned · scheduled
standstill
Total cessation of movement
- cessationA full stopping
- suspensionTemporary halt or exclusion
- freezeBecome solid from cold
moratorium · shutdown · holdup · delay · wait · discontinuation · termination · breakdown · deadlock · impasse
congestion
Excessive accumulation causing blockage
bottleneck · snarl-up · rush-hour · backup · logjam · slowdown · rubbernecking · accident · roadwork · commute
obstruction
Something blocking the way
- clogBlock or wooden shoe
- congestionExcessive accumulation causing blockage
- occlusionComplete closure or blockage
impediment · jam · plug · chokepoint · bottleneck · barrier · closure · gridlock · clot · coagulation
strike
Forceful impact or stoppage
protest · solidarity · boycott · negotiation · dispute · grievance · lockout · arbitration · organized · slowdown
clock
Device displaying time
manufacturing
Industrial product creation
- machineryCollective mechanical equipment
- downtimePeriod of non-operation
- malfunctionFailure to operate properly
breakdown · factory · workflow · operational · mechanical · technical · unplanned · scheduled
- downtimebreak, breaks, nap, rest, relaxation
stoppagescontinuations
Things that proceed onward
flows · proceedings · movements · operations · progressions
stoppagesstarts
Initiates an action
beginnings · commencements · initiations · launches · resumptions
- work stoppageOrganized cessation of labor
- stoppage timeExtra period compensating delays
- stoppage time goalScore during extra minutes