adjourning Definition
to suspend a meeting, session, or gathering with the intention of resuming it later.
Using adjourning: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "adjourning" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The judge adjourned the court until the following day.
Example
The meeting was adjourned due to lack of quorum.
Example
We will adjourn for lunch and resume at 2 pm.
adjourning Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with adjourning
an indefinite suspension of a legislative session, without setting a date for resumption
Example
The governor called for an adjournment sine die after the legislature failed to pass the budget.
a debate that takes place in the House of Commons after the main business of the day has been completed
Example
The adjournment debate focused on the issue of climate change.
a motion moved by a member of parliament to adjourn the proceedings of the House of Commons
Example
The opposition party moved an adjournment motion to protest against the government's decision.
Origins of adjourning
from Old French 'a jorner', meaning 'to put off until another day'
Summary: adjourning in Brief
'Adjourning' [uh-jurn-ing] is the act of suspending a meeting, session, or gathering with the intention of resuming it later. It is often used in legal and parliamentary contexts, as well as in business meetings. Phrases like 'adjournment sine die' and 'adjournment debate' refer to specific types of adjournment. Synonyms include 'postpone,' 'defer,' and 'suspend.'
