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Adjourning: meaning, definitions and examples

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adjourning

 

[ əˈdʒɜrnɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

formal setting

Adjourning refers to the act of temporarily stopping or suspending a meeting, session, or gathering. This term is often used in parliamentary or legal contexts where formal proceedings are paused. Typically, when a meeting is adjourned, it is scheduled to reconvene at a later date. The term signifies a break in the discussion, allowing participants to regroup and return with fresh perspectives. It implies that the matters at hand are not concluded but are expected to continue.

Synonyms

close, pause, recess, suspend, terminate

Examples of usage

  • The judge decided to adjourn the hearing until next week.
  • After lengthy discussions, the committee agreed to adjourn the meeting.
  • We will adjourn for lunch and resume at 1 PM.
  • The board voted to adjourn the session for further deliberations.

Translations

Translations of the word "adjourning" in other languages:

🇵🇹 suspensão

🇮🇳 समापन

🇩🇪 Vertagung

🇮🇩 penundaan

🇺🇦 перенесення

🇵🇱 odroczenie

🇯🇵 休止

🇫🇷 suspension

🇪🇸 suspensión

🇹🇷 ertelemek

🇰🇷 연기

🇸🇦 التأجيل

🇨🇿 odložení

🇸🇰 odloženie

🇨🇳 延迟

🇸🇮 odložitev

🇮🇸 frestun

🇰🇿 қойылу

🇬🇪 გადავადება

🇦🇿 ertələmə

🇲🇽 suspensión

Etymology

The word 'adjourn' has its origins in Middle English, derived from the Old French term 'ajourner' which means 'to put off' or 'to defer'. The Old French word is formed from 'à' meaning 'to' and 'jour' meaning 'day', indicating a delay until the next day. As it evolved, the term began to be used in legal and formal contexts to describe the act of pausing or suspending proceedings, rather than merely postponing them. The use of 'adjourn' in modern English embodies both the act of stopping and the intention to resume, highlighting its significance in structured environments such as courts and legislative bodies.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,808, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.