prolonged

/pɹoʊˈlɑŋd//pɹəʊˈlɒŋd//pɹoʊˈlɔŋd/

verb

  1. 1

    To extend in space or length.

  2. 2

    To lengthen in time; to extend the duration of

  3. 3

    To put off to a distant time; to postpone.

    “The government shouldn't prolong deciding on this issue any further.”
  4. 4

    To become longer; lengthen.

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adjective

  1. 1

    Lengthy in duration; extended; protracted.

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