C1verbformalworklaw
US/əˈdʒɜːrn/
UK/əˈdʒɜːn/
to end a meeting or court session, usually until a later time
In context
The chairperson adjourned the meeting at noon so everyone could have lunch.
The board will adjourn until Thursday, when the final vote will be held.
After the presentation, we adjourned to the conference room for a longer discussion.
Words that go with adjourn
verb + noun
- adjourn the meetingThe manager adjourned the meeting when the fire alarm sounded.
verb + preposition
- adjourn untilThe court adjourned until Monday morning.
- adjourn for lunchLet us adjourn for lunch and return at one.
- adjourn toThe group adjourned to the cafeteria.
verb + adverb
- adjourn earlyThe committee adjourned early because several members were absent.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
adjourn the meeting to next weekCorrect: postpone the meeting until next week