Adjourn/əˈdʒɜːrn/ Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Temporary Pause Use 'adjourn' when a meeting is paused temporarily and will resume later. We'll adjourn now and reconvene after lunch. Pro Tip 2/3Predicted Resumption 'Adjourn' often implies a specific time or condition when the event will continue. Let's adjourn until the power outage is resolved. Pro Tip 3/3Formality In formal scenarios like official meetings, 'adjourn' is commonly used to signify a break. The committee will adjourn for a fifteen-minute break.