adjourn (C1)

verb

Pronunciation: /əˈdʒɜːrn/

Definition

To suspend or postpone a meeting, session, or other gathering to a later time or a different place.

Examples

• The committee voted to adjourn the meeting until they had more information.

• After a lengthy debate, the senators decided to adjourn for the day.

• Can we adjourn for lunch and reconvene at 1 PM?

How to Use adjourn

adjourn for (prepositional phrase)

To stop a meeting or session for a specific duration or reason. — "The jury asked to adjourn for a brief recess."

adjourn until (prepositional phrase)

To stop a meeting or session until a specified future time. — "The judge will adjourn until tomorrow afternoon."

adjourn the meeting (collocation)

To formally end a meeting temporarily or permanently. — "The members voted to adjourn the meeting."

Synonyms of adjourn

Words with a similar meaning to adjourn:

• postpone
• suspend
• defer
• reschedule

Antonyms of adjourn

Words with the opposite meaning to adjourn:

• convene
• resume

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