Adjourn to

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verb phrase

To pause a meeting or gathering with the intent to continue it later in a different place.

The meeting is adjourned to the conference room on the second floor.
Visual representation of "adjourn to" - To pause a meeting or gathering with the intent to continue it later in a different place.

Often appears as...

  • the court adjourned to
  • the meeting adjourned to

Usage tips

Formal

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Meeting Continuation

Used when meetings are paused but will resume later, often specifying the next location.

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Let's adjourn to the cafeteria after the break.
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Formal Proceedings

Common in formal contexts like courtrooms or official meetings, signifying a temporary halt.

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The judge adjourned to reconvene tomorrow morning.
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Not Final

Emphasizes that the discussion or event isn't finished, just moving elsewhere or pausing.

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The committee adjourned to the annex.
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