v. t. | 1. | |
1. | To extend in space or length; | |
2. | To lengthen in time; to extend the duration of; to draw out; to continue; | |
3. | To put off to a distant time; to postpone. |
Verb | 1. | prolong - 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" |
2. | prolong - lengthen or extend in duration or space; "We sustained the diplomatic negociations as long as possible"; "prolong the treatment of the patient"; "keep up the good work" |