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

Beijing is not waiting for the planning commission to adjourn. — Warren Wimmer, Mercury News, 24 June 2026

As a vote to adjourn neared, Gaetz walked to McCarthy. — Zak Hudak, CBS News, 19 June 2026

Though no further details were shared about the contents of Warnecke's phone, coroner Therese McCarthy requested to adjourn the inquest as investigations into her phone continue, the outlet reported. — Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026

Lawmakers adjourned for the year in April, but they are scheduled to return for a special session on Wednesday. — Adam Beam, AJC.com, 16 June 2026