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

Two other board members subsequently walked out, leaving the board without a quorum and forcing the meeting to adjourn. — Charlotte Observer, 20 Oct. 2026

The hearing at Southwark Crown Court was adjourned until Tuesday after a morning of jury selection. — ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026

Before trustees adjourned into their second closed session of the night, board president Jandel Crutchfield said further discussion was needed before a decision could be made on changing how elections are conducted. — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Oct. 2026

The board adjourned Thursday without taking a vote on the proposal by the RNC and the Georgia Republican Party, both of which did not immediately return requests for comment. — Arkansas Online, 2 Oct. 2026