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prolonged

UK
/prəˈlɒŋd/
US
/prəˈlɔŋd/

Translations

prolongedadjective
more prolonged
Comp.
most prolonged
Super.
UK
/prəˈlɒŋd/
US
/prəˈlɔŋd/
The prolonged meeting lasted well into the evening.
La réunion prolongée s’est poursuivie tard dans la soirée.
Synonyms
long-lasting
continued
extended
lengthy
protracted
drawn-out
sustained
Antonyms
shortened
brief
temporary
prolongverb

prolonged

Past Simple

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
sustain
lengthen
protract
draw out
continue
delay
extend
Antonyms
shorten
reduce

Definitions

prolongedadjective
Extended in duration or lengthened in time.
The prolonged meeting lasted well into the evening.
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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