CEFR C1

adjourn

verb

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: postpone, suspend, defer, reschedule

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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."

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