Prolong: meaning, definitions and examples
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prolong
[ prəˈlɔŋ ]
to extend in time or duration
To prolong means to extend the duration or time of something. It implies making something last longer than it originally would.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- His speech was prolonged by frequent interruptions.
- She took steps to prolong the life of the machinery.
to lengthen in space
To prolong can also mean to lengthen something in terms of physical space or distance.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The road works will prolong the journey by at least an hour.
an extension of time or duration
As a noun, prolong can refer to an extension of time or duration.
Synonyms
continuation, extension, protraction
Examples of usage
- The treaty included a prolong of the ceasefire for another month.
Translations
Translations of the word "prolong" in other languages:
🇵🇹 prolongar
🇮🇳 लंबा करना
🇩🇪 verlängern
🇮🇩 memperpanjang
🇺🇦 продовжувати
🇵🇱 przedłużać
🇯🇵 延長する (enchō suru)
🇫🇷 prolonger
🇪🇸 prolongar
🇹🇷 uzatmak
🇰🇷 연장하다 (yeonjanghada)
🇸🇦 إطالة (itāla)
🇨🇿 prodloužit
🇸🇰 predĺžiť
🇨🇳 延长 (yáncháng)
🇸🇮 podaljšati
🇮🇸 líkja
🇰🇿 ұзарту
🇬🇪 გახანგრძლივება (gakhangrdzliveba)
🇦🇿 uzatmaq
🇲🇽 prolongar
Etymology
The word 'prolong' originated from the Latin word 'prolongare', which is a combination of 'pro' (forward) and 'longus' (long). It first appeared in the English language in the late 15th century. The concept of prolonging time or duration has been a common theme in various cultures throughout history, reflecting the human desire to extend and expand beyond limitations.
See also: along, alongside, long, longed, longevity, longing, longingly, longings, longness, oblong.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #12,631, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.
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- 12628 interconnected
- 12629 argon
- 12630 bout
- 12631 prolong
- 12632 tightening
- 12633 tibia
- 12634 abbey
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