Prolonged

verb

/pɹoʊˈlɑŋd/

Word Frequency: 14.1

Definitions

1.verbTo extend in space or length.

2.verbTo lengthen in time; to extend the duration of

3.verbTo put off to a distant time; to postpone.

"The government shouldn't prolong deciding on this issue any further."

4.verbTo become longer; lengthen.

5.adjectiveLengthy in duration; extended; protracted.

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