1. postponed or delayed the meeting or session of a legislative body without dissolving it
Usage: formal; chiefly British and Commonwealth; political/legal context
2. extended or prolonged a period of time or activity
Usage: archaic; rare

Examples

• The Prime Minister prorogated Parliament to prevent further debate on the bill.
• The government prorogated the legislative session until the following month.
• Parliament was prorogated amid political controversy.
• The monarch prorogated the assembly on the advice of the executive.
• They prorogated the proceedings to allow time for negotiation.