prorogate

verb

ˈprō-rə-ˌgāt How to pronounce prorogate (audio)
Definition of prorogatenext
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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  1. suspend
  2. postpone
  3. adjourn
  4. interrupt
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  • The members-only had its license temporarily suspended last month amid a police investigation into the claim.
    George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Two of the defendants had their sentences suspended.
    La rédaction de Vanity Fair, Glamour, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of suspend
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  • The defence team has repeatedly sought to postpone proceedings since the trial began, nearly five years ago, citing Israel's precarious defence situation since the 7 October Hamas attacks.
    The Week UK, theweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • And that is why, in order to get sustainable peace, Ukraine have to get security guarantees which not provide Russia opportunity just to postpone this goal, but to make Russia impossible to achieve this goal in future.
    ABC NEWS, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of postpone
Verb
  • The 10-member committee met for two hours behind closed doors in November to vote on the issue, but the panel adjourned after failing to reach a consensus.
    Cami Mondeaux, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 3 Dec. 2024
  • White remains free on bail, with proceedings adjourned until tomorrow for arguments on a Crown application seeking his detention.
    Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of adjourn
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  • Insomnia, interrupted sleep cycles, or sleep apnea, can impair the quality of this crucial rest phase and therefore contribute to the development of morning anxiety.
    Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Breathing through the nose is essential for restful sleep, while mouth breathing can lead to fatigue and interrupted sleep.
    Maria Sokolina, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of interrupt
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“Prorogate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prorogate. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.

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