indefinitely
word
/ˌɪnˈdɛfənətɫi/
/ɪndˈɛfɪnətli/
Definition
For an unknown or unlimited period of time, with no set end.
Usage & Nuances
Common in formal, business, academic, and legal contexts. Often used with passive verbs (“postponed indefinitely,” “remain closed indefinitely”). Implies there is no plan for when something will end or resume.
Spanish: indefinidamentePortuguese (BR): indefinidamentePortuguese (PT): indefinidamenteChinese (Simplified): 无限期地Chinese (Traditional): 無限期地Hindi: अनिश्चितकाल के लिएArabic: إلى أجل غير مسمىBengali: অনির্দিষ্টকালের জন্যRussian: бессрочноJapanese: 無期限でVietnamese: vô thời hạnKorean: 무기한으로Turkish: süresiz olarakUrdu: غیر معینہ مدت تکIndonesian: tanpa batas waktu
Example Sentences
The meeting was postponed indefinitely.
basic
The museum will remain closed indefinitely.
basic
Our plans are on hold indefinitely.
basic
No one knows how long this will last—maybe indefinitely.
natural
"We're closed indefinitely," the sign read.
natural
He said he'd travel the world indefinitely once he retires.
natural