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
The spring legislative session is scheduled to adjourn May 31.
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Christy Gutowski, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
The meeting adjourned until next week.
—Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 2 May 2026
But when Hill asked for clarification on what in the budget needed to be amended, Sneed said that would be addressed at a later time and adjourned the meeting.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
Perez said the House plans to complete its redistricting vote Wednesday and adjourn immediately afterward.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
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Christy Gutowski, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
The meeting adjourned until next week.
—Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 2 May 2026
But when Hill asked for clarification on what in the budget needed to be amended, Sneed said that would be addressed at a later time and adjourned the meeting.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
Perez said the House plans to complete its redistricting vote Wednesday and adjourn immediately afterward.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjourn
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In March, in the early stages of the Iran war, the transport ministry had met with both MSC and Maersk regarding their shipping operations, with reports indicating the branch was concerned over the stability of trade after the carriers suspended service to the Middle East.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
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In March, Uthmeier called on the NFL to suspend the rule altogether.—
Andrea Hsu,
NPR,
15 May 2026
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Adding to the fire is Landry's move to postpone the House primaries in the nationwide redistricting battle -- even as absentee ballots had been returned -- while keeping the Senate race on May 16.—
Gaby Vinick,
ABC News,
16 May 2026
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Due to heavy rains and high water levels in the Fox River in late April, the Fox Valley Park District postponed the event, set for April 25 in order to celebrate Earth Day, to May 16.—
David Sharos,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2026
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The House briefly recessed but returned one hour later to approve the map.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
16 May 2026
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Additionally, the City Council is required to adopt a policy for procedures to recess and reconvene the hybrid meeting if there is a technological disruption affecting remote participation, according to the staff report.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2026
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“Adjourn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjourn. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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