Adjourn
/əˈdʒɜrn/
Definitions
- (v.) To suspend a meeting or session to another time or place.
The judge decided to adjourn the hearing until next week.
- (v.) To break off a legal proceeding temporarily.
The court adjourned for lunch before continuing the trial.
Forms
- adjourns
- adjourned
- adjourning
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Commentary
Often used formally in legal or legislative contexts indicating a break or delay in proceedings.
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