as in postponing
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 adjourning
The airport Board of Directors approved the agreement before adjourning a special meeting called for the purpose of negotiating an agreement.
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Arkansas Online, 19 Aug. 2025
Arkansas Online, 19 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjourning
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Consider postponing boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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These conditions pose challenges for travel, so exercise extra caution on the road or consider postponing your trip if possible.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Oc Register,
29 Oct. 2025
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Hypersonic Levitation in Cell Isolation A new method of isolating and suspending cells, called hypersonic levitation and spinning (HLS), relies on acoustic resonators and micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) technology to yield biology breakthroughs.—
Perri Thaler,
IEEE Spectrum,
30 Oct. 2025
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Boozman's remarks to reporters on Tuesday followed the department's recent warning to state agencies about suspending allotments for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, citing the nearly monthlong federal government shutdown as the reason.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Oct. 2025
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An early appearance from the Editor means premature evaluation — a mind interrupting itself just as the creative thoughts were getting fun.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
23 Oct. 2025
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Sorry for interrupting you there.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Adjourning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjourning. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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