Synonyms of adjourned

adjourned

verb

past tense of adjourn

as in postponed

to bring to a formal close for a period of time

the meeting was adjourned by the chairperson until further notice

Synonyms & Similar Words

• postponed
• suspended
• interrupted
• recessed
• prorogued
• deferred
• prorogated
• reserved
• tabled
• halted
• disbanded
• concluded
• ended
• shelved
• dispersed
• stopped
• broke off
• closed
• discontinued
• dissolved
• revoked
• terminated
• recalled
• called
• put off
• held off
• repealed
• intermitted
• rescinded
• quashed
• annulled
• aborted
• nullified
• wrapped up
• wound up
• invalidated
• abrogated
• broke up
• negated
• called off
• voided
• dropped

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• opened
• continued
• launched
• inaugurated
• proceeded
• extended
• prolonged
• resumed
• carried on
• reopened
• renewed
• convened
• summoned
• called
• assembled
• drew out
• mustered
• convoked
• rallied

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of adjourned

The committee adjourned without taking any action, but Madigan was later convicted on corruption charges and is serving a 7 1/2-year federal prison sentence. — Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026

An inquest into the death of former Sheffield United footballer Maddy Cusack has been adjourned until December after new evidence became available. — Polly Rippon, New York Times, 9 July 2026

Court was back in session, about 12 hours after it was adjourned due to rain and darkness out in Cromwell. — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 29 June 2026

Here's a look at what happened to the Perry Mason cast, 60 years after the television courtroom was adjourned. — Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026

Lawmakers adjourned for the year in April, but they are scheduled to return for a special session on Wednesday. — Adam Beam, AJC.com, 16 June 2026

The measure ultimately failed to advance before the General Assembly adjourned, leaving state officials without a obvious course ahead as the July deadline approaches. — Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 14 June 2026