1. (

• postpone ,
• prorogue ,
• hold_over ,
• put_over ,
• table ,
• shelve ,
• set_back ,
• defer ,
• remit ,
• put_off

) hold back to a later time; "let's postpone the exam" ;

2. (

• prorogue

) adjourn by royal prerogative; without dissolving the legislative body ;