showstopper
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6.3
- noun
- /ˈʃoʊˌstɑːpər/
- Jargon
- DOE Secretary Bill Richardson has stated that although no technical "showstoppers" have been discovered, uncertainties remain.
Examples
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I'll still leave it on my test desktop, but this is pretty much a showstopper for me.
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There are other improvements they could make, but that's the only showstopper on my list.
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So fortunately, there have been no showstoppers yet.
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For example, if people in the area have in the past been given access to the property for off-roading or hunting, this would be good to know up front so that you can decide if you can address it or if this will be a showstopper.
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I couldn't find the right upholstery for the throne, but the hydraulic lift will be a showstopper, so... -
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The recent bug was identified as a showstopper that halted the software release until it was fixed.
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The developer reported a critical showstopper that prevented further progress on the project.
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During the testing phase, they discovered a showstopper that needed immediate attention to avoid delays.
Synonyms
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5.3
Something that suddenly stops an activity or makes people silent
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6.6
A serious problem that stops a plan, product, or event from going ahead
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7.0
A sudden problem that stops plans from happening
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4.2
A sudden problem that stops progress and causes delay
A big delay that stops or slows progress
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Etymology
Showstopper comes from the same theatre image: the parts show and stopper suggest something that 'stops the show'. In software and project work, a showstopper is a serious bug or problem that blocks a product release until it is fixed.