1The state of something coming to a stop; used for vehicles, machinery, or movement that has come to a complete halt.
電車が急停止したので、立っていた乗客がよろめいた。
The train stopped abruptly, and the standing passengers stumbled.
故障のため、このエレベーターは一時停止しています。
This elevator is temporarily out of service due to a malfunction.
信号が壊れて、交差点の車が完全に停止してしまった。
The traffic light broke, and the cars at the intersection came to a complete stop.
2The temporary cessation of an activity or service; an interruption in operation or supply.
台風の影響で、明日の全便が運航停止になった。
Due to the typhoon, all flights tomorrow have been suspended.
工事のため、この区間は一時的に給水が停止します。
Due to construction work, the water supply in this area will be temporarily suspended.
サーバーの点検で、サービスが数時間停止する予定だ。
The service is scheduled to be down for several hours due to server maintenance.
3The suspension of a license, payment, etc., typically as a penalty; carries a sense of prohibition.
スピード違反を繰り返し、免許停止の処分を受けた。
After repeated speeding violations, he had his license suspended.
規約違反により、このアカウントは一週間利用停止になります。
Due to a violation of the terms, this account will be suspended for one week.
資金繰りが悪化し、会社は取引先への支払いを停止した。
As cash flow worsened, the company stopped payments to its business partners.
4Archaic reading/meaning: the suspension of music, dance, etc. for a period as a sign of mourning for a person of high rank; essentially unused today.