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• repealed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• rescinded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

Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy Cruz told reporters after the trial adjourned Friday that the prosecution will decide whether to actually retry the case at a future court hearing. — Lauren Del Valle, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026

Court has adjourned for the day, with Judge William Sullivan instructing the jury that the presentation of evidence is likely to conclude tomorrow. — Nbc News, NBC news, 25 Aug. 2026

The Illinois House of Representatives adjourned without voting on Cunningham's bill. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 23 Aug. 2026

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

Similarly, the South Carolina House passed strict new rules on consumable hemp this spring, but the Senate adjourned without taking up the bill. — Patrik Jonsson, Christian Science Monitor, 27 July 2026