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prolong
[ pruh-lawng, -long ]
verb (used with object)
- to lengthen out in time; extend the duration of; cause to continue longer:
to prolong one's stay abroad.
Antonyms:
- to make longer in spatial extent:
to prolong a line.
prolong
/ prəˈlɒŋ; ˌprəʊlɒŋˈɡeɪʃən /
verb
- tr to lengthen in duration or space; extend
Derived Forms
- ˈDzԲԳ, noun
- prolongation, noun
- ˈDzԲ, noun
Other 51Թ Forms
- ·DzԲ·· adjective
- ·DzԲ···ness noun
- ·DzԲ·· adverb
- ·DzԲ· noun
- ·DzԲ·Գ noun
- un··DzԲ·· adjective
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of prolong1
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Example Sentences
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.
The prolonged back-and-forth has unsettled companies, both those that import goods from abroad and those that sell their products to foreign clients.
He was still assured of his abilities, even while battling a prolonged second-half slump.
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.
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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