Meaning of the word adjournment in English

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adjournment

US /əˈdʒɝːn.mənt/
UK /əˈdʒɝːn.mənt/
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Noun

1.

a postponement or suspension of a meeting, session, or case to another time or place

Example:
The judge announced the adjournment of the trial until next week.
The committee voted for an adjournment to allow more time for discussion.
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