1. to postpone or delay (an action, event, or session); to adjourn or suspend (a legislative body) without dissolving it
Usage: formal; chiefly British and Commonwealth usage in political contexts

Examples

• The Prime Minister was prorogating Parliament to prevent further debate on the bill.
• The court decided on prorogating the trial until new evidence could be gathered.
• By prorogating the session, the government delayed the vote by several weeks.
• The legislature was prorogating its proceedings for the summer recess.
• She objected to prorogating the meeting without consulting all members.
• The executive was accused of prorogating Parliament to avoid scrutiny.