Definitions

1. verb

to bring a meeting, session, or period of time to a close, especially to end it temporarily or to reconvene at a later time

“The meeting will adjourn until next week when a decision will be made.”

2. noun

a temporary end to a session or meeting

“The adjournment of the trial was due to a lack of evidence.”

3. noun

a period of time for which a session or meeting is suspended

“The adjournment will last for three days.”