adjourn
verb (used with object)
to suspend the meeting of (a club, legislature, committee, etc.) to a future time, another place, or indefinitely.
adjourning
-
present participleof adjourn.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Following a lengthy recess, the hearing reconvened just before 01:00 on Friday and the coroner announced that he was adjourning proceedings because of the holiday arrangements.
From BBC ● Jul. 3, 2026
"By adjourning the sentencing until after that election... the Court would reduce, even if not eliminate, issues regarding the integrity of any future proceedings," reads the Aug. 14 letter.
From Salon ● Aug. 15, 2024
District Judge Tim Pattinson ordered a pre-sentence report before adjourning the hearing for sentencing on 30 September.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2024
Pierce County Superior Court Judge Bryan Chushcoff on Wednesday denied defense motions to dismiss the charges against the officers before adjourning for the week.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 8, 2023
Then he banged his gavel heavily upon the rostrum, adjourning conclave and sealing their fate.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
