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 election process was marred by allegations of voter suppression, with Lula's campaign reporting suspended public transportation in some key areas, prompting the court to extend voting by two hours.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2026
  • There is a build up of dust on the chain that holds the cup dispenser suspended above the ice cream station.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of suspend
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  • Spain's soccer federation postponed all 24 Copa del Rey games scheduled on Wednesday.
    — JOSEPH WILSON, Arkansas Online, 29 Oct. 2026
  • The board unanimously postponed a vote on it after a meeting that lasted about five hours.
    — Beret Leone, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of postpone
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  • The Legislature already adjourned for the year, so any actions to address some of the concerns raised Wednesday won’t be acted on until next year.
    — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Two other board members subsequently walked out, leaving the board without a quorum and forcing the meeting to adjourn.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of adjourn
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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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