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
Democrats immediately motioned to adjourn, but the vote failed on party lines.
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Lisa Mascaro, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2025
Burnett returned only after discussion on the development was paused, ran through the rest of the meeting’s agenda, but then adjourned the meeting without recalling Onni’s proposal.
—Brian J. Rogal, Chicago Tribune, 20 May 2025
After roughly six hours of bipartisan criticism, the Senate pulled the bill without taking action on it with just three days before the legislature must adjourn for the year.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2025
The Senate adjourned at about 5 p.m. 3:36 p.m. update: The House passed two bills that would add rules around the federal 340B Drug Pricing Program, which hospitals and health centers use to buy prescription medications at a discount.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 6 May 2025
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Lisa Mascaro, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2025
Burnett returned only after discussion on the development was paused, ran through the rest of the meeting’s agenda, but then adjourned the meeting without recalling Onni’s proposal.
—Brian J. Rogal, Chicago Tribune, 20 May 2025
After roughly six hours of bipartisan criticism, the Senate pulled the bill without taking action on it with just three days before the legislature must adjourn for the year.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2025
The Senate adjourned at about 5 p.m. 3:36 p.m. update: The House passed two bills that would add rules around the federal 340B Drug Pricing Program, which hospitals and health centers use to buy prescription medications at a discount.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 6 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjourn
Verb
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His career got off to a promising start but was derailed in 2007 when he was suspended for the entire season for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
9 June 2025
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Jefferson has been suspended from his position, and if convicted, faces a maximum sentence of life in prison.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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The North American leg of Heart’s Royal Flush Tour was initially postponed in July of 2024 after Nancy's sister Ann Wilson informed fans of her cancer diagnosis.—
Shyla Watson,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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The Division 1 softball game between Poway and Ayala was postponed because of rain.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2025
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At one point, school officials recessed the meeting.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
20 May 2025
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The Arkansas House and Senate recessed on April 16.—
Josh Snyder,
Arkansas Online,
2 May 2025
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“Adjourn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjourn. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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