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until further notice — continuing indefinitely until new instructions or information is given

Part of speech: ADVERB

Definition: continuing indefinitely until new instructions or information is given

Pronunciation (IPA): /ʌnˈtɪl ˈfɜːrðər ˈnoʊtɪs/

Example Sentences

  • The swimming pool is closed for repairs until further notice.
  • Free pizza Fridays are suspended until further notice due to budget cuts.
  • All meetings will be held online until further notice.

until further notice

ADVERB

[/ʌnˈtɪl ˈfɜːrðər ˈnoʊtɪs/]

continuing indefinitely until new instructions or information is given

an office manager holds up her hand in a "stop" gesture while employees gather around their desks with packed boxes. The employees look at each other with uncertain expressions as they pause their packing mid-action. A calendar on the wall shows multiple days crossed out with question marks on future dates. The manager points to a blank memo board where an announcement would normally be posted. Other workers in the background remain frozen in their daily tasks, coffee cups half-raised and papers held in mid-air.  a situation continuing indefinitely until new instructions or information is given
💡 Concept

an office manager holds up her hand in a "stop" gesture while employees gather around their desks with packed boxes. The employees look at each other with uncertain expressions as they pause their packing mid-action. A calendar on the wall shows multiple days crossed out with question marks on future dates. The manager points to a blank memo board where an announcement would normally be posted. Other workers in the background remain frozen in their daily tasks, coffee cups half-raised and papers held in mid-air. a situation continuing indefinitely until new instructions or information is given

The lotus blooms until further notice!
🎵 Rhyme

The lotus blooms until further notice!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ʌnˈtɪl ˈfɜːrðər ˈnoʊtɪs/
🇬🇧 UK/ʌnˈtɪl ˈfɜːðə ˈnəʊtɪs/

🌳Etymology

Rootnotice

Origin

Until derives from Old English 'unto', combining 'un-' (up to) and 'to', originally meaning 'up to' a point in time or space. Notice comes from Latin 'notitia' (notification, knowledge), from 'notus' (known), and entered Middle English through Old French 'notice'. The phrase developed to mean 'up to the time of an official announcement or communication'.

Breakdown

until (un- 'up to' + to 'toward') + further (Old English 'furthra', comparative of 'forth') + notice (Latin notitia 'notification' from notus 'known'). Together, the phrase morphologically breaks down as: 'up to' + 'more distant/advanced' + 'official announcement'.

🎵Rhyme

notice
lotus

🔗Collocations

closed until further notice
suspended until further notice
postponed until further notice
cancelled until further notice
remain until further notice

📝Examples

“The swimming pool is closed for repairs until further notice.”

😄 Fun example

“Free pizza Fridays are suspended until further notice due to budget cuts.”

“All meetings will be held online until further notice.”

😄 Fun example

“The elevator is out of order until further notice - time to get fit!”

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