stöðvun

Stöðvun is the Icelandic noun for the act or result of stopping. It denotes cessation, halt, or interruption of a process, activity, or state. The term can describe a temporary pause or a permanent cessation, depending on context. Common collocations include stöðvun vinnu (cessation of work), stöðvun framleiðslu (halt or cessation of production), and stöðvun greiðslna (suspension of payments).

Etymology: The word is formed from the verb stöðva, meaning to stop or halt, with the noun-forming suffix -un, yielding a noun that indicates the result or act of stopping.

Usage: In everyday language stöðvun describes interruptions to services or activities, such as a temporary stoppage of a project or a halt to production. In legal or administrative contexts, it can refer to the temporary halting of procedures or enforcement actions. In medical or scientific discourse, it may denote cessation of a biological process or function; however, more specific terms are often used in professional settings.

Nuance: Stöðvun generally implies a pause or interruption rather than complete destruction, and the duration or permanence is determined by context. It contrasts with ongoing operation (virkni) or resumed activity (framhald), and it is distinct from terms that emphasize abrupt breaks or permanent end.