Synonyms of prorogue

prorogue

verb

prə-ˈrōg 

as in to suspend

to bring to a formal close for a period of time

the legislative session was prorogued for the summer

Synonyms & Similar Words

• suspend
• postpone
• adjourn
• recess
• interrupt
• prorogate
• defer
• disband
• table
• reserve
• shelve
• discontinue
• disperse
• halt
• intermit
• dissolve
• terminate
• revoke
• recall
• annul
• end
• call
• break off
• stop
• put off
• hold off
• rescind
• wind up
• quash
• repeal
• abort
• conclude
• nullify
• abrogate
• close
• invalidate
• call off
• wrap up
• break up
• void
• negate
• drop

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• open
• proceed
• continue
• launch
• inaugurate
• extend
• prolong
• carry on
• draw out
• resume
• renew
• reopen
• call
• convene
• assemble
• summon
• muster
• rally
• convoke

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of prorogue

Trudeau may also ask the Governor General Mary Simon, who represents the monarch in Canada, to prorogue—essentially pause—Parliament to delay a no-confidence vote, though such a move would likely face legal hurdles. — Chad De Guzman, TIME, 6 Jan. 2025

Trudeau noted that the Canadian parliament will be prorogued — essentially, suspended — until March 24 while a new leader is chosen. — Sareen Habeshian, Axios, 6 Jan. 2025

In 2020, Trudeau prorogued parliament after a massive scandal over his previous finance minister, Bill Morneau’s relationship with a charity that was given large government contracts. — Ross O'Keefe, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 18 Dec. 2024

His functions as head of state include meeting weekly with the prime minister to consult, warn, and advise on issues of the day, giving royal assent to new laws, and opening and proroguing Parliament. — David Faris, Newsweek, 10 July 2024