1. to postpone or delay (an action or event); to put off to a later time
Usage: formal or legal context; third person singular present tense of prorogue
2. to discontinue a session of (a legislative body) without dissolving it, allowing it to reconvene later
Usage: parliamentary or governmental context; chiefly British

Examples

• The court prorogates the hearing until next month.
• Parliament prorogates its session during the summer recess.
• The government prorogates the deadline for applications.
• She prorogates her decision until she has more information.
• The legislature prorogates without passing the controversial bill.
• He prorogates the meeting to allow more time for preparation.