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 Republican-majority Indiana House is expected to take up the Bears legislation, and possibly make changes, before lawmakers aim to adjourn February 27.
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Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
That proposal will depend on the final negotiations before the legislature adjourns on May 6.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 8 Feb. 2026
Speaker Adan Madobe adjourned the session, warning that disciplinary measures would be taken against those responsible for the disruptions.
—Arkansas Online, 29 Jan. 2026
As no councilor seconded Durkan’s motion to adjourn, the meeting continued.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
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Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
That proposal will depend on the final negotiations before the legislature adjourns on May 6.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 8 Feb. 2026
Speaker Adan Madobe adjourned the session, warning that disciplinary measures would be taken against those responsible for the disruptions.
—Arkansas Online, 29 Jan. 2026
As no councilor seconded Durkan’s motion to adjourn, the meeting continued.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjourn
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He was tied for 29th at even par through 11 holes when play was suspended Thursday and played the last seven holes of the first round in three-under par.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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The Falcons were 3-14 (0-6 MWC) and on a 10-game losing streak when he was suspended and haven’t won since.—
Tobias Bass,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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Horst has reluctantly postponed Serafini’s sentencing three times in the past several months, because the judge had to first hear testimony and arguments to determine whether to grant Serafini a new trial.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
21 Feb. 2026
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The women’s freeski halfpipe final has been postponed until tomorrow.—
NBC News,
NBC news,
21 Feb. 2026
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These slippers are slightly recessed to fit your foot perfectly.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
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Architectural Accents Many homes, especially older ones, feature unique nooks, corners, and recessed portions of walls.—
Nishaa Sharma,
The Spruce,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Adjourn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjourn. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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