proʊˈroʊɡər, ˌproʊrɔɡɪˈreɪ

Definitions

1. verb

to extend or continue the period of a legislative session or a similar period of time

“The government decided to prorogue parliament for the summer recess.”

2. verb

to postpone or suspend an activity or decision, especially for a period of time

“The project was prorogued several times due to funding issues.”

3. noun

a person who prorogues a legislative session or a similar period of time

“The proroguer of the parliament was criticized for extending the session unnecessarily.”