Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
prolong
verb
/prəˈlɔːŋ/
Definition
To extend the duration of something.
Examples
- They decided to prolong the meeting to discuss more ideas.
- She took medicine to prolong her comfort during the illness.
- He will try to prolong his stay at the beach as long as possible.
Meaning
When you prolong something, you make it last longer than it normally would.
Synonyms
- extend
- lengthen
- protract
- draw out
- enlarge
