v. Function: verb
1
Synonyms: DEFER , delay, hold off, hold over, hold up, postpone, put off, shelve, stay, suspend
Related Words: curb, hold back, restrain
Contrasted Words: advance, expedite, further, promote
2 to bring to a formal close FF1C; adjourn the legislature FF1E;
Synonyms: dissolve, prorogate, prorogue, recess, rise, terminate
Related Words: break up, close, disband, discontinue, disperse; stay, suspend
Contrasted Words: open; mobilize, muster, rally
Antonyms: convene, convoke