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• repealed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• rescinded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 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

Patrick Clancy is off the stand and court is adjourned for the day. — Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 29 July 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

The Commons adjourned for the summer on July 16 without a decision on formal intervention. — Maureen Kerr, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026