different between shutdown vs stoppage

English

From the verb phrase shut down.

shutdown (plural shutdowns)

The action of stopping operations; a closing, of a computer, business, event, etc.
You need to enter your password at startup, but it's not required at shutdown.
There is a plastic molly-guard covering the escalator's shutdown button to prevent little kids from pushing it and stopping the escalator.
A statement, insult, etc. that prevents the opponent from replying further.
When he insulted me, my reply was such a shutdown that he left the room.
An autistic response to stress, etc. where the individual becomes silent and motionless.

From stop +? -age.

stoppage (plural stoppages)

A pause or halt of some activity.
Synonyms: hiatus, moratorium, recess; see also Thesaurus:pause
Something that forms an obstacle to continued activity; a blockage or obstruction.

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