adjourn

[uh-jurn] / əˈdʒɜrn /

VERB

stop a proceeding

Synonyms

STRONGEST

defer delay discontinue postpone put off recess shelve suspend

STRONG

curb prorogue restrain stay

WEAK

hold off hold over hold up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

advance carry out continue do expedite forward hasten hurry

WEAK

begin convene convoke encourage further keep on open rally stimulate urge

Example Sentences

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Before we adjourn, a final question: What will next year’s healthcare roundtable focus on?

From Barron's • Sep. 26, 2025

They all agreed that they would get rid of this hot potato, adjourn quickly and go home for the holidays.

From Salon • Dec. 20, 2024

He then made a motion to adjourn the meeting, without further comment.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 26, 2024

Judge Talog Davies accepted a request from the defence to adjourn sentencing for a pre-sentence report to be compiled.

From BBC • Aug. 20, 2024

“The Court will adjourn for one hour and reconvene at one o’clock,” the judge said.

From "Native Son" by Richard Wright