Synonyms of adjourn

adjourn

verb

ə-ˈjərn 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• suspend
• postpone
• recess
• interrupt
• prorogue
• defer
• prorogate
• reserve
• disband
• table
• disperse
• halt
• discontinue
• shelve
• stop
• conclude
• revoke
• put off
• terminate
• dissolve
• end
• call
• rescind
• intermit
• break off
• hold off
• close
• repeal
• recall
• quash
• annul
• wind up
• invalidate
• wrap up
• abort
• nullify
• abrogate
• call off
• break up
• negate
• void
• drop

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• proceed
• open
• continue
• extend
• launch
• inaugurate
• carry on
• prolong
• reopen
• resume
• draw out
• renew
• convene
• call
• assemble
• summon
• rally
• muster
• convoke

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of adjourn

The terms adjourned and continued are similar but have distinct meanings. — Michael Ruiz , Kayleigh McEnany , Bryan Llenas, FOXNews.com, 28 Sep. 2026

Chief among his fabrications is the absurd claim that this motion was 'adjourned' by mutual agreement between the government and the defense. — Kristina Rex, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026

The House already is in recess through the midterms, and the Senate is about to adjourn soon. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2026

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson avoided a vote on that by sending the House home early, adjourning Congress until after the midterm elections. — ABC News, 20 Sep. 2026