as in postponing
to bring to a formal close for a period of time
the meeting was adjourned by the chairperson until further notice
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Recent Examples of adjourning
The Brown Act doesn’t specify rules for adjourning a meeting, said David Loy, legal director of the First Amendment Coalition.
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Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
11 June 2026
Ten days later, the Senate voted on two more of the articles of impeachment, both votes again falling one vote shy of conviction, before adjourning the trial sine die, or with no date chosen to reconvene.
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USA Today,
6 May 2026
Nearly five years after the Bears first announced their bid to buy the former Arlington International Racecourse with the aim of turning the site into a new stadium, Illinois HB 910 passed out of committee but failed to be taken up by House legislators before adjourning their session.
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Marissa Perlman,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2026
In practice, the proceedings can end with agreements adopted and the presidency adjourning the meeting after noting any objections.
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Arkansas Online,
22 Nov. 2025
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
11 June 2026
Ten days later, the Senate voted on two more of the articles of impeachment, both votes again falling one vote shy of conviction, before adjourning the trial sine die, or with no date chosen to reconvene.
—
USA Today,
6 May 2026
Nearly five years after the Bears first announced their bid to buy the former Arlington International Racecourse with the aim of turning the site into a new stadium, Illinois HB 910 passed out of committee but failed to be taken up by House legislators before adjourning their session.
—
Marissa Perlman,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2026
In practice, the proceedings can end with agreements adopted and the presidency adjourning the meeting after noting any objections.
—
Arkansas Online,
22 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjourning
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On Thursday, June 25, Live Nation Chicago confirmed in an Instagram post that Richie would be postponing his next two Sing A Song All Night Long Tour shows in Chicago and Columbus, Ohio.
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But the Supreme Court reversed those rulings, saying in a 6-3 decision that immigrants from Syria and Haiti are not entitled to judicial orders postponing the terminations of their temporary deportation protections.
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Line arrays work by suspending multiple speaker cabinets in a curved vertical column, allowing sound engineers to precisely shape the direction and throw of audio across a large space.
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Another is public relations, in that players would likely face criticism for abruptly suspending, and potentially ending, the 2026 season.
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That’s because even common maneuvers, such as calling up a bill or recessing for the night, are subject to debate.
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Robots sound safer The wearable audio system converts nearby robot movements into dynamic warning sounds, helping workers anticipate robotic actions without interrupting their tasks.
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The administration dissolved the CDC's Division of Parasitic Diseases and Malaria, shuffling staffers to other divisions and interrupting work on the disease.
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“Adjourning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjourning. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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