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 most recent session of the legislature adjourned without doing much of anything about aliens residing in Texas in violation of federal law.
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Brandy Perez, National Review, 18 June 2025
In an advisory opinion requested by Secretary of State Cole Jester, Attorney General Tim Griffin said acts without an emergency clause or specified effective day and passed during the 95th General Assembly's regular session that adjourned on May 5 will become effective on Aug. 5.
—arkansasonline.com, 7 July 2025
House members passed a resolution adjourning regular session business until Feb. 3, while the Senate ended regular business until Monday, Feb. 10, when Gov. Bill Lee is set to give his annual State of the State address.
—Vivian Jones, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Over the drumbeat of the chants, as the banging on the doors grows louder, the protesters rebuff the trustees' attempts to adjourn the meeting before hearing their demands.
—Elizabeth B. Kim, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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Brandy Perez, National Review, 18 June 2025
In an advisory opinion requested by Secretary of State Cole Jester, Attorney General Tim Griffin said acts without an emergency clause or specified effective day and passed during the 95th General Assembly's regular session that adjourned on May 5 will become effective on Aug. 5.
—arkansasonline.com, 7 July 2025
House members passed a resolution adjourning regular session business until Feb. 3, while the Senate ended regular business until Monday, Feb. 10, when Gov. Bill Lee is set to give his annual State of the State address.
—Vivian Jones, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Over the drumbeat of the chants, as the banging on the doors grows louder, the protesters rebuff the trustees' attempts to adjourn the meeting before hearing their demands.
—Elizabeth B. Kim, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjourn
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Additionally, the European Union should suspend current negotiations for Customs Union reform between itself and Turkey.—
Jesse Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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Several trains were also suspended, delayed or rerouted due to the flooding, according to MTA’s website.—
Luke Snyder,
CNN Money,
14 July 2025
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Residents should consider postponing or rescheduling outdoor activities, and follow the same precautionary steps, like, drinking plenty of water and taking breaks indoors or under shade.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
23 July 2025
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That includes Rosado’s tiebreaker vote in favor of postponing the upcoming November election to 2026 — a measure backed by the mayor — as well as Rosado’s vote to shutter the Bayfront Park Management Trust in January of next year.—
Tess Riski
July 21,
Miami Herald,
21 July 2025
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The eyepieces have large (21 mm) eye lenses and they're deeply recessed in the eye cups, which allows for nearly a full field of view even when wearing glasses.—
Scott Gilbertson,
Wired News,
25 June 2025
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Punchbowl News says Republican leadership won’t recess for Memorial Day weekend until the House passes it.—
Cate Martel,
The Hill,
19 May 2025
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“Adjourn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjourn. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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