Grade 5

adjourned

(ad-journed) 2 syllables

Definition


verb.
to stop the process of a formal meeting or court session often with the intention of starting again at another time

Example Sentence

They adjourned the meeting until the following Monday.

Synonyms

recess; postpone; delay; discontinue; hold off

Antonyms

begin; convene; encourage; further

Rhymes

  • burned
  • churned
  • earned
  • learned
  • spurned
  • turned
  • yearned

  • adjourned
  • concerned
  • discerned
  • returned
  • unburned
  • unearned
  • unturned

  • unconcerned