Synonyms for

Adjourned

Verb / ʌˈdʒɜ:nd / Another word for adjourned — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to end a meeting or session temporarily

Synonyms & similar words

retire adjourn breakup withdraw recess postpone suspend delay defer recess stop halt cease interrupt conclude terminate finish end close complete dismiss

Synonyms by register

Formal

postponed deferred suspended rescheduled

Informal

put off called off shelved

Literary

deferred suspended

Antonyms

convened begun started opened commenced initiated

Common collocations

  • meeting adjourned
  • session adjourned
  • court adjourned
  • adjourned until
  • adjourned indefinitely
  • adjourned for lunch
  • adjourned sine die

Word family

noun adjournment
verb adjourn
adverb adjournedly

Usage note

Primarily used in legal or formal meeting contexts. 'Adjourned' means to officially end a meeting or proceeding, often with the intention of resuming at a later time.

Example sentences

  1. The teacher adjourned the class for recess.
  2. The council adjourned the meeting until the next week.
  3. The president adjourned the session of Congress.
  4. The team decided to adjourn the game due to bad weather.
  5. The committee adjourned the hearing after two hours of discussion.

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