verb
1.
Synonyms: defer , delay, hold off, hold over, hold up, postpone, put off, shelve, stay, suspend
Related Word: curb, hold back, restrain
Contrasted words: advance, expedite, further, promote
2.
to bring to a formal close
adjourn the legislature
Synonyms: dissolve, prorogate, prorogue, recess, rise, terminate
Related Word: break up, close, disband, discontinue, disperse; stay, suspend
Contrasted words: open; mobilize, muster, rally
Antonyms: convene, convoke