What does indefinitely mean?
The difference between the adjective and the adverb.
Indefinite vs. indefinitely
For an unspecified or unlimited amount of time
Something can be described using the adjective 'indefinite' if the length of time is unknown or unclear; 'an indefinite number of years' (a lot of years but we don't know how many or it's not important).
Similarly, the adverb 'indefinitely' is using to describe a verb, something we are doing but emphasises the time period is unknown. For example, waiting, drinking, talking, studying....
It could go on forever, we don't know.
'Hurry up !! I'm not waiting for you indefinitely.'
'I won't wait for you indefinitely! I'm leaving in ten minutes.
'The peace talks can not go on indefinitely.'
'The movie release date has been delayed indefinitely.'
When to use 'indefinitely'
When you want to show the time will be long but it is unspecified, not precise and vague.
definition
Indefinitely means unlimited or there is no time frame or ending set of an event.
Examples
I have suspended my account indefinitely.
Usage
Can be used in everyday speech and in conversation with a peer
no end
Indefinitely means without a determined end, when the future cannot be foreseen.
everything has an end... or does it?
"Conversations cannot literally go on indefinitely, as all speech must end at some point"
" You may have to wait indefinitely for what is not clear"
Use when you want to replace "without a foreseeable end" or "forever"