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Adjourn

usgb/əˈdʒɜːrn/Volume
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Temporary Pause

Use 'adjourn' when a meeting is paused temporarily and will resume later.

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We'll adjourn now and reconvene after lunch.
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Predicted Resumption

'Adjourn' often implies a specific time or condition when the event will continue.

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Let's adjourn until the power outage is resolved.
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Formality

In formal scenarios like official meetings, 'adjourn' is commonly used to signify a break.

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The committee will adjourn for a fifteen-minute break.
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