prolong
/pɹoʊˈlɑŋ//pɹəʊˈlɒŋ//pɹoʊˈlɔŋ/
verb
- 1
To extend in space or length.
- 2
To lengthen in time; to extend the duration of
- 3
To put off to a distant time; to postpone.
“The government shouldn't prolong deciding on this issue any further.”
- 4
To become longer; lengthen.
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