Indefinitely

/ɪnˈdɛfɪnətli/

Meaning & Definition

adverb

For an unknown or unspecified period of time; without limit.

The project has been postponed indefinitely due to budget constraints.

In a way that is not clearly defined or determined.

The rules of the game were explained indefinitely, leading to confusion among the players.

In a vague, indefinite manner.

She agreed to stay indefinitely, without specifying how long she would be there.

From the late Latin indefinitus, meaning 'unbounded'.

indefinitely postponed

To delay something without a new date set.

indefinitely suspended

To put something on hold with no timeline for resumption.

indefinite

Not clearly defined or determined.

definition

A statement that explains the meaning of a word.

definitive

Conclusive and final.

To put something on hold for an unknown duration.

They've put the project on hold indefinitely.

To leave things unresolved for an undetermined timeframe.

The situation was left indefinitely in limbo.