prolong
BrE /prəˈlɒŋ/ AmE /prəˈlɔːŋ/
verb en → es
past prolonged pp prolonged ing prolonging
to make something last longer or continue for a longer time than usual
alargar, prolongar, extender
- prolong sth
Collocations prolong a war · prolong a life
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The conflict has been prolonged for several years.
El conflicto se ha prolongado durante varios años.
to delay something or make it happen later than planned
retrasar, posponer
- prolong sth
Collocations prolong a decision · prolong an event
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The meeting was prolonged until the next day.
La reunión se pospuso hasta el día siguiente.