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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For private schemes, the requirements include publicly available criteria, independent monitoring of compliance and procedures to withdraw or suspend a label when requirements are breached.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026
Several international airlines have suspended flights for varying periods.

— SAMY MAGDY, Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of suspend

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Court proceedings for the case were postponed in April, when Superior Court Judge Jason Disbrow ordered that Edge be transferred to a state psychiatric facility after authorities said the veteran lacked the mental capacity to proceed to trial.

— Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 7 Oct. 2026
All other homecoming activities were postponed except for the dance, which will include additional security, Timberline Principal Chad Wright and school district officials said in an email to parents and staff.

— Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of postpone

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Vollmann and Defoe adjourned with many people from the reading to the patio of Urban Roots Brewery & Smokehouse in Southside Park, after Vollmann invited everyone as the event closed.

— Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 11 Oct. 2026
Before trustees adjourned into their second closed session of the night, board president Jandel Crutchfield said further discussion was needed before a decision could be made on changing how elections are conducted.

— Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of adjourn

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Roy interrupts this life update to summon the Diamond Dogs for advice about his predicament.

— Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2026
Every Consequential System Needs A Credible Stopping Mechanism Human operators must be able to interrupt, isolate and retire any consequential system.

— Babajide Ojuola, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of interrupt

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