Adjourn and Draw out

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Adjourn verb - To bring to a formal close for a period of time.

Usage example: the meeting was adjourned by the chairperson until further notice

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Draw out is an antonym for adjourn.

Nearby Words: adjournment, adjourning

Draw out verb - To make longer.

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Adjourn is an antonym for draw out.

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