Word
adjourned
Phoneticsad·journed
US/əˈdʒɝnd/
UK/ɐdʒˈɜːnd/
Definition
adj. paused or stopped for a time, with the plan to continue later. You use this when a meeting or event takes a break.
adj. having been temporarily suspended or interrupted, with the intention of resuming at a later time. Typically used predicatively after linking verbs such as 'be' or 'remain'.
Examples
“The meeting was adjourned until tomorrow.”
“The committee adjourned the debate to allow members time to review the new data.”
“After hours of heated discussion, the council adjourned the session, leaving the controversial budget proposal unresolved until the next quarterly review.”
Examples
simple
“The meeting was adjourned until tomorrow.”
contextual
“The committee adjourned the debate to allow members time to review the new data.”
complex
“After hours of heated discussion, the council adjourned the session, leaving the controversial budget proposal unresolved until the next quarterly review.”
Usage
Often used in formal or institutional contexts (courts, meetings, legislatures).
Real-World Examples
“The case was settled and court adjourned before he could reappear before a jury.” “The court has adjourned for a lunch break.” Scan code
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