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
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Recent Examples of adjourn
The Legislature adjourned late Monday night without approving a $1,000 property tax rebate sought by Gov. Ron DeSantis, a reduction of the sales tax rate pushed by House Speaker Daniel Perez or even the more-minor sales tax savings plan suggested by Senate President Ben Albritton.
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Skyler Swisher, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 June 2025
Over the weekend, Illinois lawmakers adjourned their spring legislative session without passing legislation that would avert the fiscal cliff.
—Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2025
For the second session in a row, the Illinois legislature adjourned without bringing the Bears’ request for stadium funding to the floor for consideration.
—Phil Rogers, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
As soon as the House floor reopened for debate, the Democrats forced a vote to adjourn.
—Lisa Mascaro, Twin Cities, 22 May 2025
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Skyler Swisher, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 June 2025
Over the weekend, Illinois lawmakers adjourned their spring legislative session without passing legislation that would avert the fiscal cliff.
—Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2025
For the second session in a row, the Illinois legislature adjourned without bringing the Bears’ request for stadium funding to the floor for consideration.
—Phil Rogers, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
As soon as the House floor reopened for debate, the Democrats forced a vote to adjourn.
—Lisa Mascaro, Twin Cities, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjourn
Verb
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But the search was later suspended because of poor visibility.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
5 July 2025
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Iran suspends cooperation with UN nuclear watchdog International inspectors will now be barred from accessing Iranian nuclear sites without Tehran’s approval.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
3 July 2025
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The city of Cudahy has postponed its Independence Day Celebration that was set for Thursday, July 3.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2025
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The item needs to come back to the commission for final approval, at which point it would be sent to voters on the November ballot — now in a special election since the main election has been postponed.—
Tess Riski,
Miami Herald,
27 June 2025
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Punchbowl News says Republican leadership won’t recess for Memorial Day weekend until the House passes it.—
Cate Martel,
The Hill,
19 May 2025
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Jones took the stand late in the day, and Henderson had only scratched the surface of the evidence before the judge recessed the trial for the day.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2025
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“Adjourn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjourn. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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