adjourned

word · lemma: adjourn

/əˈdʒɝnd/
uh-JURND
/ɐdʒˈɜːnd/
uh-JURND

Definition

Stopped a meeting or court session with the intention of continuing it later. Often used in legal, business, or formal meeting contexts.

Usage & Nuances

Formal/legal register. Used mostly in courts, official meetings, and formal organizations. Usually followed by information on when the meeting/court will resume ('adjourned until Friday'). Not used for casual gatherings.

Example Sentences

The session was adjourned by the chairman.

basic

Let's continue this discussion tomorrow—it's been adjourned for now.

natural

After a long debate, the meeting was finally adjourned.

natural

Everyone stood up when the court was adjourned for the day.

natural

The meeting was adjourned until tomorrow.

basic

Court is adjourned for lunch.

basic