adjournment

[US]/ə'dʒɜːnm(ə)nt/
[UK]/ə'dʒɝnmənt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. postponement of a meeting or session, a break or suspension of a meeting, an interval during which an activity or process is temporarily suspended or interrupted

Example Sentences

The solicitor moved for an adjournment of the case.

The adjournment of the case lasted for two weeks.

The judge granted an adjournment to the defense team.

The adjournment of the court case was unexpected.

The adjournment allowed the parties to gather more evidence.

The adjournment was necessary due to technical difficulties.

The adjournment of the game disappointed the fans.

The adjournment was announced at the last minute.

The adjournment was a relief for the tired participants.

The adjournment will allow for further negotiations.

The adjournment was due to a lack of quorum.

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