adjourn Meaning & Definition
What Does Adjourn Mean?
Adjourn is used as a verb meaning To postpone. It can also mean To defer; to put off temporarily or indefinitely.
Adjourn at a Glance
| Part of speech | verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //əˈd͡ʒɝn// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | withdraw, break up and retire |
| Verb forms | adjourns, adjourning, adjourned |
Adjourn Definition (Verb)
- To postpone.
The trial was adjourned for a week.
- To defer; to put off temporarily or indefinitely.
- To end or suspend an event.
The court will adjourn for lunch.
- To move as a group from one place to another.
After the dinner, we will adjourn to the bar.
Synonyms of Adjourn
Adjourn synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Adjourn
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Adjourn in a Sentence
The trial was adjourned for a week.
The court will adjourn for lunch.
After the dinner, we will adjourn to the bar.
Word Forms & Grammar
adjourn (third-person singular simple present adjourns, present participle adjourning, simple past and past participle adjourned)
Words That Rhyme With Adjourn
Origin of Adjourn
From Middle English ajournen, from Old French ajorner (French ajourner), from the phrase a jor (nomé) ("to an (appointed) day").
How to Pronounce Adjourn
The standard pronunciation of adjourn is //əˈd͡ʒɝn//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Quick Answers About Adjourn
What part of speech is adjourn?
Adjourn is a verb.
What is another word for adjourn?
Close synonyms of adjourn are withdraw, break up and retire. See the full list of adjourn synonyms and antonyms.
What is the past tense of adjourn?
The past tense of adjourn is adjourned. The present participle is adjourning.