English dictionary

prolong

/pr/@/'l/O//N/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

verb

lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer

verb.change

Examples
We prolonged our stay.

Synonyms draw out extend protract

Source: WordNet 3.0
lengthen or extend in duration or space

verb.stative

Examples
Prolong the treatment of the patient.

Synonyms keep up sustain

Source: WordNet 3.0
To extend in space or length; as, to <i>prolong</i> a line.

verb

Source: webster1913