prolong
pronunciation
How to pronounce prolong in British English:
UK [prəˈlɒŋ]
How to pronounce prolong in American English:
US [prəˈlɔːŋ]
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- Verb:
- lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer
- lengthen or extend in duration or space
Word Origin
- prolong (v.)
- early 15c., back-formation from prolongation or else from Old French prolonguer, porloignier (13c.), from Late Latin prolongare "to prolong, extend," from Latin pro- "forth" (see pro-) + longus "long" (adj.); see long (adj.). Related: Prolonged; prolonging; prolongable.
Example
- 1. Sure just prolong the dull ache of loneliness instead .
- 2. New proposals that set out how this will be paid for should prolong britain 's resource bounty .
- 3. That would prolong the crisis to the detriment of all .
- 4. What factors shorten , prolong or amplify the effect of deception ?
- 5. Many also prefer not to prolong their working day by networking after hours .