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語源

From show +‎ stopper.

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名詞

showstopper (plural showstoppers)

1. A performance or segment of a theatrical production that induces a positive audience reaction strong enough to pause the production.
2. Any impediment that prevents all further progress.
   1. (computing) A software bug that must be fixed before any further development is possible.

      Synonym: blocker

使用する際の注意点

Ambiguous connotation, depending on context: very good or very bad.

関連する語

• showstopping

参考

• deal breaker