1. the act of suspending a meeting, court session, or legislative proceeding until a later time
2. the period during which a meeting or session is suspended

Examples

• The judge called for an adjournment until Monday morning.
• Congress voted for adjournment after the heated debate.
• The meeting’s adjournment was announced at 5 PM.
• During the adjournment, the lawyers consulted with their clients.
• The committee requested a brief adjournment to review the documents.
• The trial resumed after a two-week adjournment.
• Parliament’s adjournment for summer recess begins next Friday.