prorogue

verb

prə-ˈrōg How to pronounce prorogue (audio)
Definition of proroguenext
as in to suspend
to bring to a formal close for a period of time the legislative session was prorogued for the summer

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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 See All Example Sentences for prorogue
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prorogue
  1. suspend
  2. postpone
  3. adjourn
  4. recess
Verb
  • The Kansas State High School Activities Association said its scheduled flag football state championship has been suspended, along with any other of its matches through the weekend.
    — Dennis Romero, NBC news, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Oliver is on the ballot alongside Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Minogue, who called for his running mate to suspend his campaign shortly after news of his arrest became public.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of suspend
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  • In Madera, organizers postponed the third annual Oaxacan Guelaguetza festival, amid growing fears, according to the group’s Facebook account.
    — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
  • In February, the Louvre postponed a competition to select an architect in charge of expanding the museum that had been announced less than a year prior.
    — Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of postpone
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  • The hearing at Southwark Crown Court was adjourned until Tuesday after a morning of jury selection.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026
  • 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
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  • Beside it, a triple slider reveals an indoor-outdoor game room with sunken chili-pepper-red velvet seating, a realistic Ben & Aja Blanc Moon Light recessed into the ceiling, and Sutherland’s must-have dry-erase board.
    — Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Around the back, the AC charging input sits alongside the dual DC8020 solar inputs, which are recessed into the chassis.
    — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of recess

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“Prorogue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prorogue. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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