Prolong (Verb)
Meaning 1
Lengthen or extend in duration or space; "We sustained the diplomatic negotiations as long as possible"; "prolong the treatment of the patient"; "keep up the good work".
Classification
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
Examples
- The doctors managed to prolong the patient's life by several months through their dedicated care.
- The company will prolong the sale period to give more customers a chance to take advantage of the discounts.
- She decided to prolong her stay in Europe to explore more of the continent.
- The researchers aimed to prolong the shelf life of the product by reformulating its ingredients.
- The government implemented measures to prolong the economic growth by stimulating investments in key sectors.
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Meaning 2
Lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer; "We prolonged our stay"; "She extended her visit by another day"; "The meeting was drawn out until midnight".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The doctor prescribed medication that would prolong her life for a few more years.
- The extremely cold weather prolonged the duration of the winter season.
- They prolonged their engagement by another year to save up for the wedding.
- The president's speech prolonged the event beyond its scheduled time frame.
- Regular maintenance can help prolong the life of your electronic devices.