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 crowd of Keller residents broke out into applause as the meeting adjourned. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Aug. 2026

In a brief order, Justice Gregory Carro adjourned Mangione’s next court appearance, ordering him to appear on December 10 and effectively placing the trial in limbo. — Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 17 Aug. 2026

After her death, Congress adjourned in her honor and pushed the bill through, legislation that evolved into the Alley Dwelling Act of 1934. — Sophie Clausen, PEOPLE, 17 Aug. 2026

Pritzker said Thursday in Springfield that his office has been in contact with the Bears since the General Assembly adjourned June 1. — Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026