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
Regular board meetings are usually adjourned at 10:30 p.m. unless the time is extended by a majority of the board.
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Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2025
The inquest into Harrison’s death has been adjourned until March 28.
—Laura Barcella, People.com, 14 Feb. 2025
The inquest opened at Cheshire Coroner’s Court in Warrington is adjourned until June 30.
—James Factora, Them, 12 Feb. 2025
O’Hare has also removed people for speaking for eight seconds longer than the three-minute time limit and for approaching him to ask a question after a meeting was adjourned.
—Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Feb. 2025
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Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2025
The inquest into Harrison’s death has been adjourned until March 28.
—Laura Barcella, People.com, 14 Feb. 2025
The inquest opened at Cheshire Coroner’s Court in Warrington is adjourned until June 30.
—James Factora, Them, 12 Feb. 2025
O’Hare has also removed people for speaking for eight seconds longer than the three-minute time limit and for approaching him to ask a question after a meeting was adjourned.
—Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjourn
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As part of that pressure campaign, Trump temporarily suspended U.S. aid and intelligence sharing to and with Ukraine late last month.—
David Axe,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Platt was suspended the day after a Jackson County jury verdict awarded former city communications director Chris Hernandez nearly $930,000 in damages in his whistleblower lawsuit against the city.—
Mike Hendricks,
Kansas City Star,
19 Mar. 2025
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Billy Joel postpones his tour due to an undisclosed medical condition: ‘My health must come first.’ At Southwest Airlines, bags will no longer fly free. Get unlimited access to the Los Angeles Times.—
Ryan Fonseca,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2025
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Billy Joel is postponing his tour for four months after surgery over an unspecified medical condition, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame artist announced Tuesday morning.—
Ethan Millman,
The Hollywood Reporter,
11 Mar. 2025
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Across the aisle, next to the unfurled Murphy bed, the build includes a large 150-L fridge with drawer freezer recessed in the wall.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 Mar. 2025
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Here are the top pieces of legislation due to be finalized by the two chambers before lawmakers recess until next year.—
Mike Deehan,
Axios,
11 July 2024
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“Adjourn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjourn. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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