Meeting Procedures

verb to suspend a meeting or session to a future time or another place

• The judge decided to adjourn the court proceedings until the next day.
• Let's adjourn this meeting and reconvene after lunch.
• I'm getting tired, can we adjourn this study session and grab some coffee?
• Sometimes it's necessary to adjourn from our daily routine and take time for self-care.

verb a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being

• It should be noted that the data presented is preliminary and subject to change.
• Just so you know, the meeting time has been noted on the calendar.
• I noted that you were late to the party, but it's all good.
• Her talent was noted by everyone in the room, even though she didn't say a word.

noun a person who supports a motion or proposal made by another

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• The seconder of the motion proposed an amendment to the wording.
• I'll be the seconder for your idea in the meeting.
• I'll second that motion, no problem.
• In the game of chess, the seconder is just as crucial as the main player.

verb to suspend a meeting or session with the intention of resuming it at a later time or place

• The meeting was adjourned to next Tuesday due to scheduling conflicts.
• We adjourned to the coffee shop after the lecture.
• Let's adjourn to the park and chill for a bit.
• His mind adjourned to thoughts of a tropical vacation as he stared out the window.