What is a motion to "adjourn"?

The motion to "adjourn" is specifically intended to terminate the meeting. When someone makes a motion to adjourn, they are formally requesting that the members conclude the current meeting and that no further business be conducted at that time. This motion does not pertain to ending discussions on a specific topic, continuing the meeting to another time, or extending the length of the meeting. Instead, it is a definitive action aimed at closing the meeting altogether, allowing participants to leave and resume their activities elsewhere. In formal parliamentary procedure, this motion is often one of the simplest and most common ways to end a meeting, reflecting the need for efficient and orderly conduct in such gatherings.