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
  • Players who receive a red can still be suspended for the next game/games, depending on the severity of the infraction.
    — The Athletic UK Staff, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • In Montana, Marshall Bloom, an associate director at Rocky Mountain Labs, told the Ravalli County Board of Health in a July meeting that the scientists have been suspended and aren’t allowed on campus amid an internal NIH investigation.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
Definition of suspend
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  • Trump made the threat a day after the Senate Judiciary Committee postponed a vote to advance Blanche’s nomination over objections from Sens.
    — Daniela Suarez, NBC news, 31 July 2026
  • The committee wanted to meet in October; Rignol told them he was getting married in Europe and asked to postpone.
    — Nate Anderson, ArsTechnica, 31 July 2026
Definition of postpone
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  • Debates over data center policy have exploded in the 10 months since the Texas House and Senate adjourned.
    — Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 July 2026
  • The Commons adjourned for the summer on July 16 without a decision on formal intervention.
    — Maureen Kerr, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
Definition of adjourn
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  • The frame of the V3 Pro Mini is simple, with a single USB-C port recessed in a cutout in the top-left corner.
    — Francisco Lahoz, PC Magazine, 21 July 2026
  • The dashboard display is recessed under glass on the fuel tank, rather than ahead of the triple clamp.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 19 July 2026
Definition of recess

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“Prorogue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prorogue. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.

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