indefinitely

[US]/ɪnˈdefɪnətli/
[UK]/ɪnˈdefɪnətli/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adv. for an unlimited or unspecified period of time

Example Sentences

an indefinitely large number of channels.

Might it be possible to prolong life indefinitely?

The decision has been deferred indefinitely.

The event has been postponed indefinitely due to lack of interest.

The project has been postponed indefinitely.

The company decided to suspend operations indefinitely.

The museum will remain closed indefinitely due to renovations.

The concert has been canceled indefinitely.

The government has imposed a travel ban indefinitely.

The store will be closed indefinitely for repairs.

The road closure is expected to last indefinitely.

The ceasefire agreement is in place indefinitely.

The strike has been ongoing indefinitely.

The investigation has been put on hold indefinitely.

Real-world Examples

He could sit there enjoying himself indefinitely.

Source: Modern University English Intensive Reading (2nd Edition) Volume 4

So, they can extend a lifetime almost indefinitely.

Source: CNN 10 Student English October 2021 Collection

But you can't keep that up indefinitely.

Source: Scishow Selected Series

Do you feel like hitting the snooze button indefinitely?

Source: If there is a if.

You may be in Casablanca indefinitely.

Source: Casablanca Original Soundtrack

Agreement is reached only by putting off difficult decisions indefinitely.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

The states shutdown schools indefinitely, fears grow kids could go hungry.

Source: CNN 10 Student English March 2020 Compilation

What's neat is that they can maintain angular momentum indefinitely.

Source: The Big Bang Theory Season 9

Aid workers said they were prepared to be at the station indefinitely.

Source: VOA Standard September 2015 Collection

The backstop would mean that Britain retains a close relationship with the EU indefinitely.

Source: CNN 10 Student English Compilation September 2019

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