adjourn

Pronunciation

Verb B1 Intermediate

To pause or end a meeting, with the plan to continue it later.

"The judge adjourned the court until nine o'clock the next morning."

Synonyms and antonyms

postpone suspend

A formal word, mostly used for meetings, trials, and official proceedings.

Which word fits the gap? "The judge _____ the court until nine o'clock the next morning."

Answer: adjourn

In your own words, what does "adjourn" mean?

To pause or end a meeting, with the plan to continue it later.