as in to suspend
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 adjourn
Secretary Simon presided over the House’s initial business, but ruled there weren’t enough members present and adjourned.
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Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 24 Jan. 2025
The outlet reported South Holland police were called into the meeting, and kicked everyone out of the building, with the fight ending the board meeting, which was never formally adjourned.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 29 Jan. 2025
The General Assembly in Indianapolis, where Hatcher is a Democratic House member representing Gary, Hobart, Lake Station, and New Chicago, doesn’t adjourn until April 29.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 28 Jan. 2025
The court has just been adjourned for the day with absolutely no action taking place in the courtroom, with lawyers on both sides repeatedly asking for delays.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 21 Jan. 2025
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Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 24 Jan. 2025
The outlet reported South Holland police were called into the meeting, and kicked everyone out of the building, with the fight ending the board meeting, which was never formally adjourned.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 29 Jan. 2025
The General Assembly in Indianapolis, where Hatcher is a Democratic House member representing Gary, Hobart, Lake Station, and New Chicago, doesn’t adjourn until April 29.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 28 Jan. 2025
The court has just been adjourned for the day with absolutely no action taking place in the courtroom, with lawyers on both sides repeatedly asking for delays.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 21 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjourn
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Hamas has suspended its plan to release more Israeli hostages, citing alleged breaches of the ceasefire by Israel, while Israeli officials warn that military action will resume if the agreement collapses.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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But the Trump administration suspended that provision temporarily, throwing the US Postal Service into chaos as it was forced to halt all package deliveries from China and Hong Kong to comply with the order.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN,
11 Feb. 2025
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The singer noted the show will be postponed to a later date and said her team is working with the concert promoter on rescheduling.—
Edward Segarra,
USA TODAY,
16 Feb. 2025
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Shakira has been hospitalized in Lima, Peru, and will postpone the show she was slated to perform Sunday (Feb. 16) as part of her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran tour.—
Leila Cobo,
Billboard,
16 Feb. 2025
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All Mecklenburg County court sessions recessed at 12:30 p.m. Charlotte Observer reporter Ames Alexander contributed.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Jan. 2025
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But because of the water outage, lawmakers formally started the session and promptly recessed until next Monday, when the governor is now scheduled to give his speech.—
Campbell Robertson,
New York Times,
9 Jan. 2025
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“Adjourn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjourn. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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