Prolong: meaning, definitions and examples

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prolong

[ prəˈlɔŋ ]

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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

extend, lengthen, protract

Examples of usage

His speech was prolonged by frequent interruptions.
She took steps to prolong the life of the machinery.

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to lengthen in space

To prolong can also mean to lengthen something in terms of physical space or distance.

Synonyms

elongate, extend, stretch

Examples of usage

The road works will prolong the journey by at least an hour.

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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

Word origin

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.