Definisjon av prolong

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Verb

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"
protract, extend, draw out
lengthen become long or longer; "In Spring, the days lengthen"
extend increase in quantity or bulk by adding a cheaper substance; "stretch the soup by adding some more cream"; "extend the casserole with a little rice"
temporise, temporize draw out a discussion or process in order to gain time; "The speaker temporized in order to delay the vote"
spin out, spin prolong or extend; "spin out a visit"
prolong - 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"
sustain, keep up
uphold, bear on, carry on, preserve, continue stand up for; stick up for; of causes, principles, or ideals
keep on, retain, continue, keep keep in one's mind; "I cannot retain so much information"
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Verb

prolong - To extend in space or length.
prolong - To lengthen in time; to extend the duration of; to draw out; to continue.
prolong - To lengthen temporally; to put off to a distant time; to postpone.

Verb

  • Infinitiv: (to) prolong
  • Presens: prolong / prolongs
  • Preteritum: prolonged
  • Perfektum: (have) prolonged

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