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prolong

UK
/prəˈlɒŋ/
US
/prəˈlɔŋ/

Translations

prolongverb
prolonged
Past Simple
prolonged
Past Participle
prolonging
Gerund
UK
/prəˈlɒŋ/
US
/prəˈlɔŋ/
The architect suggested ways to prolong the hallway to create more space.
L’architecte a proposé des moyens de prolonger le couloir pour créer plus d’espace.
The committee decided to prolong the meeting to discuss the new proposals in detail.
Le comité a décidé de prolonger la réunion pour discuter des nouvelles propositions en détail.
Additional translations
allongerSurtout pour une extension spatiale.
Synonyms
continue
delay
sustain
draw out
protract
lengthen
extend
Antonyms
reduce
shorten

Definitions

prolongverb
To extend the duration of something; to make something last longer.
The committee decided to prolong the meeting to discuss the new proposals in detail.
To lengthen in spatial extent; to extend in length.
The architect suggested ways to prolong the hallway to create more space.
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