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
The board adjourned the meeting and went into executive session.
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Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 27 Jan. 2026
After the Senate adjourned, Mullica and Baisley were still heatedly discussing the issue in the back of the chamber.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 26 Jan. 2026
The court adjourned for a month.
—E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
Rather than a decision to move the case forward or not, the court agreed to adjourn until at least next month.
—Austin Meek, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2026
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Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 27 Jan. 2026
After the Senate adjourned, Mullica and Baisley were still heatedly discussing the issue in the back of the chamber.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 26 Jan. 2026
The court adjourned for a month.
—E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
Rather than a decision to move the case forward or not, the court agreed to adjourn until at least next month.
—Austin Meek, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjourn
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Butter pecans are suspended throughout the flaky pastry and sprinkled over top for a sweet and salty breakfast or coffee break treat.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
30 Jan. 2026
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But the outdoor pool is staying open, and the hotel isn’t suspending outdoor terrace dining.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
30 Jan. 2026
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Snow cancellations and delays may be nothing new for the Northeast, but this weekend, South Carolina, Georgia and Florida were among the states that have seen big events canceled or postponed due to frigid temperatures.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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Israel has repeatedly postponed reopening the crossing, signaling it would not open until the bodies of all the hostages were recovered.—
Chantal Da Silva,
NBC news,
31 Jan. 2026
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The modular roof bars rotate 90 degrees to become proper crossbars when needed, while the alloy wheels are subtly recessed to sit within the line of the tyre, helping avoid scrapes from inevitable encounters with kerbs or rocks.—
Fergus Scholes,
TheWeek,
30 Jan. 2026
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The School Board meeting turned tense at various times, with frequent disruptions from the audience, leading Leonardi on at least two occasions to recess the meeting.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Adjourn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjourn. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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