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prolong

[ pruh-lawng, -long ]

verb (used with object)

  1. to lengthen out in time; extend the duration of; cause to continue longer:

    to prolong one's stay abroad.

    Antonyms:

  2. to make longer in spatial extent:

    to prolong a line.



prolong

/ prəˈlɒŋ; ˌprəʊlɒŋˈɡeɪʃən /

verb

  1. tr to lengthen in duration or space; extend
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈDzԲԳ, noun
  • prolongation, noun
  • ˈDzԲ, noun
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • ·DzԲ·· adjective
  • ·DzԲ···ness noun
  • ·DzԲ·· adverb
  • ·DzԲ· noun
  • ·DzԲ·Գ noun
  • un··DzԲ·· adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of prolong1

First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English prolongen, from Late Latin ōDzԲ “to lengthen,” equivalent to ō- “forward, forth” + long(us) “long” + -- theme vowel + -re infinitive ending; pro- 1, long 1
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of prolong1

C15: from Late Latin ōDzԲ to extend, from Latin pro- 1+ longus long
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But the film eventually turns maudlin, going so far as to include a prolonged scene where Adam says goodbye to the memory of his parents in a restaurant they used to frequent as a family.

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The prolonged back-and-forth has unsettled companies, both those that import goods from abroad and those that sell their products to foreign clients.

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He was still assured of his abilities, even while battling a prolonged second-half slump.

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In this aspect, Sheff makes a convincing case that not only did Ono not cause the Fabs’ disbandment, she in fact prolonged their working relationship over their last few albums.

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Some vessels also engage in transshipment, offloading their catch without returning to shore, which can lead to prolonged periods at sea and increased risks.

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