Advertisement

Advertisement

View definitions for adjourn

adjourn

verb as in stop a proceeding

Discover More

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

"The meeting was adjourned with the understanding that our Trade Representative, Jamieson Greer, will discuss the subjects further with Switzerland's Leaders," he said.

Read more on Barron's

The Senate adjourned Thursday with no plans to meet again until Monday.

Read more on Los Angeles Times

An inquest into Al-Shamie's death has been opened and adjourned at Manchester Coroner's Court.

Read more on BBC

Following Pitchfork's failed legal bid, a Parole Board Panel met in May and June 2025, but adjourned after finding there was "insufficient time" to hear the evidence.

Read more on BBC

The inquests were opened and adjourned at Manchester Coroner's Court by the chief coroner for England and Wales, Judge Alexia Durran.

Read more on BBC

Advertisement

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement