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be prolonged
[/biː prəˈlɔːŋd/]
verb
prolongar-se, estender-se
1.
to continue or last for a longer period of time than expected or desired
The meeting was prolonged due to unexpected discussions.
A reunião prolongou-se devido a discussões inesperadas.
2.
to stretch out in time; to extend the duration of something
The drought has been prolonged by lack of rainfall.
A seca tem-se prolongado pela falta de chuvas.
Synonyms
be extended
be lengthened
be protracted
persist
continue
last
Antonyms
be shortened
be reduced
be curtailed
end
terminate
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
prolongar-se, estender-se
standard usage in formal and informal contexts
Portugal
prolongar-se, estender-se
standard usage, equivalent to Brazilian Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
drag on
go on and on
wear on
stretch out
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