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Adjourn

usgb/əˈdʒɜːrn/Volume
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Temporary PausePlay
Use 'adjourn' when a meeting is paused temporarily and will resume later. SlideWe'll adjourn now and reconvene after lunch.
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Predicted ResumptionPlay
'Adjourn' often implies a specific time or condition when the event will continue. SlideLet's adjourn until the power outage is resolved.
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FormalityPlay
In formal scenarios like official meetings, 'adjourn' is commonly used to signify a break. SlideThe committee will adjourn for a fifteen-minute break.