prolong
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transitive verb \prə-ˈlȯŋ\Definition of PROLONG
1
: to lengthen in time : continue
2
: to lengthen in extent, scope, or range
— pro·lon·ga·tion \(ˌ)prō-ˌlȯŋ-ˈgā-shən, prə-\ noun
— pro·long·er \prə-ˈlȯŋ-ər\ noun
Examples of PROLONG
- Additives are used to prolong the shelf life of packaged food.
- High interest rates were prolonging the recession.
Origin of PROLONG
Middle English, from Middle French prolonguer, from Late Latin prolongare, from Latin pro- forward + longus long
First Known Use: 15th century
Related to PROLONG
- Synonyms
- drag (out), draw out, elongate, lengthen, outstretch, extend, protract, stretch
See Synonym Discussion at extend
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