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US/ɪnˈdef.ən.ət.li/
UK/ɪnˈdef.ɪ.nət.li/
for a period of time with no fixed end
In context
The launch has been postponed indefinitely because of supply problems.
Prices cannot keep rising indefinitely; at some point demand will fall.
The factory was closed indefinitely after the fire.
Words that go with indefinitely
verb + adverb
- postpone indefinitelyThe merger talks were postponed indefinitely.
- continue indefinitelyThe company cannot continue indefinitely without making a profit.
- suspend indefinitelyHis account was suspended indefinitely for breaking the rules.
- delay indefinitelyThe new metro line has been delayed indefinitely.
- last indefinitelyNobody expects the boom to last indefinitely.