Synonyms of adjourn

adjourn

verb

ə-ˈjərn 

as in to suspend

to bring to a formal close for a period of time

the meeting was adjourned by the chairperson until further notice

Synonyms & Similar Words

• suspend
• postpone
• recess
• interrupt
• prorogue
• defer
• prorogate
• reserve
• disband
• table
• disperse
• halt
• discontinue
• shelve
• stop
• conclude
• revoke
• put off
• terminate
• dissolve
• end
• call
• rescind
• intermit
• break off
• hold off
• close
• repeal
• recall
• quash
• annul
• wind up
• invalidate
• wrap up
• abort
• nullify
• abrogate
• call off
• break up
• negate
• void
• drop

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• proceed
• open
• continue
• extend
• launch
• inaugurate
• carry on
• prolong
• reopen
• resume
• draw out
• renew
• convene
• call
• assemble
• summon
• rally
• muster
• convoke

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of adjourn

Debates over data center policy have exploded in the 10 months since the Texas House and Senate adjourned. — Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 July 2026

Similarly, the South Carolina House passed strict new rules on consumable hemp this spring, but the Senate adjourned without taking up the bill. — Patrik Jonsson, Christian Science Monitor, 27 July 2026

The Commons adjourned for the summer on July 16 without a decision on formal intervention. — Maureen Kerr, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026

An inquest into the death of former Sheffield United footballer Maddy Cusack has been adjourned until December after new evidence became available. — Polly Rippon, New York Times, 9 July 2026