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

The committee adjourned without taking any action, but Madigan was later convicted on corruption charges and is serving a 7 1/2-year federal prison sentence. — Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 10 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

Court was back in session, about 12 hours after it was adjourned due to rain and darkness out in Cromwell. — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 29 June 2026

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