as in postponed
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 adjourned
The case has been adjourned and there will be a mention hearing on Wednesday, March 26 to set a date for a retrial, per the ABC.
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Becca Longmire, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
But the House adjourned for the week after passing its proposal earlier this week, leaving the Senate to vote on its version of the spending plan or let the federal government shut down.
—Elizabeth Crisp, The Hill, 14 Mar. 2025
Self adjourned the hearing instead.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 13 Mar. 2025
Senate Republicans point out that the House has adjourned for the week and has no plans to return before government funding lapses March 14.
—Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 13 Mar. 2025
Self then adjourned the hearing as Keating stormed off.
—Ross O'Keefe, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 12 Mar. 2025
So, rather than simply addressing McBride with respect, Self adjourned the hearing.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 12 Mar. 2025
Rather than comply, Self adjourned the meeting.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
Self then adjourned the hearing.
—Sudiksha Kochi, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025
Becca Longmire, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
But the House adjourned for the week after passing its proposal earlier this week, leaving the Senate to vote on its version of the spending plan or let the federal government shut down.
—Elizabeth Crisp, The Hill, 14 Mar. 2025
Self adjourned the hearing instead.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 13 Mar. 2025
Senate Republicans point out that the House has adjourned for the week and has no plans to return before government funding lapses March 14.
—Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 13 Mar. 2025
Self then adjourned the hearing as Keating stormed off.
—Ross O'Keefe, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 12 Mar. 2025
So, rather than simply addressing McBride with respect, Self adjourned the hearing.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 12 Mar. 2025
Rather than comply, Self adjourned the meeting.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
Self then adjourned the hearing.
—Sudiksha Kochi, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjourned
Verb
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It was originally supposed to go into effect in 2008, but has been repeatedly postponed, including during the pandemic.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
12 Apr. 2025
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The King and Queen were due to meet with Pope Francis as part of their Italian tour, however, Buckingham Palace announced on March 25 that the meeting had been postponed by mutual agreement due to the Catholic leader’s ongoing health concerns.—
Alina Trabattoni,
People.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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His season debut was further delayed after he was suspended for three games for shoving a columnist who had referenced Embiid’s son and late brother in a column questioning the athlete’s commitment and professionalism during his absence.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
5 Jan. 2025
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While JetBlue Airways has said its daily service remains suspended until at last April, American Airlines announced the indefinite suspensions of flights between Miami and Toussaint Louverture International Airport.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
4 Jan. 2025
Verb
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But it was interrupted by at least one protester.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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Texts and calls Not long after Tommy left, Maryanne started the day in her home office with a Zoom call suddenly interrupted by a flurry of calls and texts from Nicole Yates, well-known in Democratic politics and a long-time friend of Tommy’s.—
Kristina Goetz,
USA Today,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Adjourned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjourned. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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