PROROGATE Synonyms: 60 Similar and Opposite Words

prorogate

verb

ˈprō-rə-ˌgāt

Definition of prorogate

as in to suspend

to bring to a formal close for a period of time the conference was prorogated until the following morning

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After Lan’s death, the DCC immediately suspended the farm’s license.

— Paige St. John, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026
The Department of Education confirmed that Mohassib had been suspended following his arrest.

— Emma Marsden, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of suspend

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For months, Riyadh maintained a veneer of business as usual despite the war, but this has become harder to sustain with the city postponing events, from tennis tournaments to conferences, and now doing a U-turn on schools.

— Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 4 Nov. 2026
In defense of their defections, Perez and Golden said the underlying legislation — Russia sanctions and protections for Maine's lobstermen — were too important to postpone their passage.

— CBS News, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of postpone

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Massie filed eight articles of impeachment against Hegseth in early September before the House adjourned ahead of a final vote.

— Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 8 Nov. 2026
Shortly thereafter, Pelosi adjourned for the day while prosecutors scrambled to get a copy of Slaiby’s notes to the defense team.

— Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of adjourn

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