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Meaning of prolong

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

prolong

Pronunciation:/pɹoʊˈlɑŋ//pɹəʊˈlɒŋ//pɹoʊˈlɔŋ/

verb

Definitions

To extend in space or length.
To lengthen in time; to extend the duration of
Synonyms:draw out
To put off to a distant time; to postpone.
Example: The government shouldn't prolong deciding on this issue any further.
To become longer; lengthen.

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/prolong