How to Pronounce "adjourn"
word
/əˈdʒɝn/
uh-JURN
/ɐdʒˈɜːn/
uh-JURN
Definition
To stop a meeting or official event for a period of time, with the intention to continue it later. Often used in legal, political, or formal settings.
IPA Transcription
American English
/əˈdʒɝn/
British English
/ɐdʒˈɜːn/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-JURN
UK
uh-JURN
Listen in Context
Let's adjourn the meeting until tomorrow morning.
The judge decided to adjourn the court for lunch.
The class will adjourn at 3 p.m.
Due to the storm, we had to adjourn earlier than planned.