what does indefinitely mean

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The word "indefinitely" means for an unlimited or unspecified period of time, with no set end or time frame. It describes something continuing without a foreseeable limit or ending, often implying it could go on forever but without guaranteeing that it will. For example, if a project is postponed indefinitely, it means it has been delayed without a known or fixed date to resume or finish.

It can also mean vaguely or unclearly in some contexts, but most commonly, it refers to time without a determined or definite end.

In everyday usage, people often say "indefinitely" to mean "until further notice" or "for as long as necessary," but it inherently means that the duration is unknown or not specified.