as in postponed
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 adjourned
The regular session of the 2026 General Assembly had adjourned on April 3, making a special session necessary to take up the redistricting work.
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Christopher Harris, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Alternatively, the meeting may be adjourned.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
Both chambers adjourned just seconds after the final map vote.
—Terry Collins, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Chicago Mayor Harold Washington abruptly adjourned his first City Council meeting.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2026
The meeting adjourned until next week.
—Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 2 May 2026
But when Hill asked for clarification on what in the budget needed to be amended, Sneed said that would be addressed at a later time and adjourned the meeting.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
Eventually, the meetings adjourned and turned into a social occasion.
—Michael Silver, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
The Council adjourned the meeting without taking a vote on the appointment.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
Christopher Harris, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Alternatively, the meeting may be adjourned.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
Both chambers adjourned just seconds after the final map vote.
—Terry Collins, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Chicago Mayor Harold Washington abruptly adjourned his first City Council meeting.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2026
The meeting adjourned until next week.
—Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 2 May 2026
But when Hill asked for clarification on what in the budget needed to be amended, Sneed said that would be addressed at a later time and adjourned the meeting.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
Eventually, the meetings adjourned and turned into a social occasion.
—Michael Silver, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
The Council adjourned the meeting without taking a vote on the appointment.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjourned
Verb
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Alabama Republicans postponed four House primaries after the Supreme Court curtailed the Voting Rights Act, and now intend to run the November elections on a friendlier map.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
19 May 2026
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The Frost actually got an extra day off for Game 5, which was postponed a day because multiple players on the Victoire battled an undisclosed illness.—
Theodore Tollefson,
Twin Cities,
17 May 2026
Verb
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Athletes have been suspended or banned for gambling violations.—
Luke Connors,
Washington Post,
19 May 2026
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Their spa-like bathrooms take up almost half the floor plans and centre around a wall-less rain shower suspended from the ceiling.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
Verb
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The candidates often exceeded the time limits and interrupted one another.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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As Miller relayed this story, the sound of a vehicle coming down the dirt road interrupted him.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
Verb
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The House briefly recessed but returned one hour later to approve the map.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
16 May 2026
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The curved and recessed arms are comfortable and add softness to the design, and the seat and back are padded with thick foam that’s supportive and won’t crush with use.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Adjourned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjourned. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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