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stoppage

[ stop-ij ]

noun

  1. an act or instance of stopping; stop; cessation of activity:

    the stoppage of all work at the factory.

  2. the state of being stopped:

    During the stoppage of bus service he drove to work.



stoppage

/ ˈɒɪ /

noun

  1. the act of stopping or the state of being stopped
  2. something that stops or blocks
  3. a deduction of money, as from pay
  4. an organized cessation of work, as during a strike
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of stoppage1

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; stop, -age
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There were over 20 minutes, plus stoppage time, to play after Martin Boyle sprinted through the wide open Ibrox spaces to put the visitors two goals up.

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Forest nicked the points late on at the City Ground when Villa went there in December, coming from 1-0 down after 87 minutes to win it in stoppage time.

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Messi had one final chance five minutes into stoppage time but sent a left-footed free kick from about 30 yards well over the bar.

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What was hilarious about our 2-2 draw in February is that I was one of many fans who had left the ground during stoppage time.

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With Mayer in complete control, it appeared Ryan - who had just three stoppage wins to her name - needed a knockout heading towards the end of the bout.

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