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

Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy Cruz told reporters after the trial adjourned Friday that the prosecution will decide whether to actually retry the case at a future court hearing. — Lauren Del Valle, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026

The approval comes just as the Legislature is set to adjourn its two-year session early this week. — Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026

Lawmakers would have to finalize the details of any policy changes on Friday before a vote on Monday, when the legislature adjourns for the year. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 29 Aug. 2026

Court has adjourned for the day, with Judge William Sullivan instructing the jury that the presentation of evidence is likely to conclude tomorrow. — Nbc News, NBC news, 25 Aug. 2026