adjourn in English
- adjourn⇄adjourn, transitive verb.
1a. to put off until a later time.
Ex. The members of the club voted to adjourn the morning meeting until after lunch.
b. to put off until a future meeting of the same body.
Ex. The committee adjourned co - adjourn⇄v.i. 1a. to stop business or activity for a time, or indefinitely; recess.
Ex. The court adjourned from Friday until Monday.
b. to transfer the place of meeting.
Ex. The committee adjourned to a larger hall.
2. (Informal.) to go
adjourn in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
adjourn in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
adjourn in Marathi मराठी
adjourn in Sindhi سنڌي
Adjourn
Part of Speech
Verb
Pronunciation
/əˈdʒɜrn/
Definitions
- To suspend a meeting or session to a future time.
- To break off (a meeting, legal case, or game) with the intention of resuming it later.
Usage Examples
- The committee decided to adjourn until next week.
- After a lengthy discussion, the court will adjourn for the day.
Etymology
From Middle English 'ajourner', derived from Old French 'ajourner', meaning 'to put off until another day'.
Synonyms
- Postpone
- Delay
- Recess
Antonyms
- Continue
- Resume
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Aplazar | /aplaˈθaɾ/ |
| French | Adjourné | /aʒuʁne/ |
| German | Vertagen | /fɛʁˈtaːɡn̩/ |
| Italian | Rimandare | /rimaˈndare/ |
| Portuguese | Adiar | /adiˈaʁ/ |
| Russian | Отложить | /ɐtˈloʒɨtʲ/ |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 推迟 | /tuīchí/ |
| Japanese | 延期する | /enki suru/ |
| Korean | 연기하다 | /jŏnɡihada/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
Pronunciation may vary slightly in different English dialects, especially in regional accents.
Historical Usage
The term has been used since the late 14th century in legal and formal contexts.
Cultural Nuances
In legal contexts, adjourning is a formal procedure often governed by specific rules and regulations.
More Information
For further insights on the term "adjourn," consult legal documents and formal meeting guidelines.