1. to suspend or end a meeting, session, or proceeding temporarily or permanently
Usage: formal; legal contexts

Examples

• The judge adjourns court for lunch at noon.
• Congress adjourns for the summer recess next week.
• The committee adjourns the meeting until next Tuesday.
• The chairman adjourns the session after heated debate.
• The court adjourns until all witnesses can be present.
• Parliament adjourns for the holiday break tomorrow.