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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Hegseth also suspended his security clearance and protective detail and ordered a review of Milley’s conduct, which could result in his court-martial.—
Varad Mehta,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
7 Mar. 2025
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Three days after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's visit to Washington and his Oval Office clash with U.S. President Donald Trump, the U.S. suspended all military aid to Ukraine, including the support authorized under President Joe Biden's administration.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes,
7 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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That meeting was scheduled to last for an hour, but a later executive order signing ceremony was postponed, with the president not speaking with reporters all day as stocks tumbled.—
Naomi Lim,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
11 Mar. 2025
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The legislature deleted the video soon after, and the Senate recessed until 2 p.m. Hosemann was conscious and sitting upright as medical staff administered aid, Mississippi Today reported.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
20 Feb. 2025
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All Mecklenburg County court sessions will recess at 12:30 p.m. Charlotte Observer reporters Chase Jordan and Joe Marusak contributed.—
Andrew Dys,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Jan. 2025
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“Adjourn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjourn. Accessed 19 Mar. 2025.
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