Definitions
- Referring to a temporary break or recess in a meeting, court session, or legislative assembly. - Talking about ending a meeting or session with the intention of resuming it at a later time. - Describing a pause or interruption in a legal proceeding or trial.
- Referring to a temporary halt or interruption in an activity, process, or service. - Talking about stopping or delaying something for a period of time. - Describing a temporary ban or prohibition on a person's rights, privileges, or activities.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve a temporary pause or interruption.
- 2Both can be resumed or lifted after a certain period of time.
- 3Both are used in formal settings such as meetings, courts, and schools.
- 4Both imply that the activity or process will continue at a later time.
What is the difference?
- 1Context: Adjourn is typically used in the context of meetings, courts, or legislative assemblies, while suspend can be used in a wider range of contexts such as services, activities, or privileges.
- 2Duration: Adjourn implies a shorter break or recess, while suspend can refer to a longer period of time.
- 3Authority: Suspend often involves a higher authority or power imposing the halt or interruption, while adjourn can be initiated by the participants themselves.
- 4Connotation: Adjourn has a neutral or positive connotation, while suspend can have a negative connotation due to its association with punishment or prohibition.
- 5Resumption: Adjourn implies that the activity or process will resume at the same point where it left off, while suspend may involve a delay or setback in the resumption.
Remember this!
Adjourn and suspend are both words that describe a temporary pause or interruption in an activity or process. However, adjourn is typically used in the context of meetings, courts, or legislative assemblies, while suspend can be used in a wider range of contexts such as services, activities, or privileges. Additionally, adjourn implies a shorter break or recess, while suspend can refer to a longer period of time and may involve a higher authority imposing the halt or interruption.
