Associations to the word «Prolong»

Wiktionary

PROLONG, verb. (transitive) To extend in space or length.
PROLONG, verb. (transitive) To lengthen in time; to extend the duration of; to draw out; to continue.
PROLONG, verb. (transitive) To lengthen temporally; to put off to a distant time; to postpone.

Dictionary definition

PROLONG, verb. Lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer; "We prolonged our stay"; "She extended her visit by another day"; "The meeting was drawn out until midnight".
PROLONG, verb. Lengthen or extend in duration or space; "We sustained the diplomatic negotiations as long as possible"; "prolong the treatment of the patient"; "keep up the good work".

Wise words

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