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elongate the conclusion

[ɪˈlɒŋɡeɪt ðə kənˈkluːʒən]
verb phrase
prolongar a conclusão
1. To extend or lengthen the final part or ending of something, such as a speech, document, or argument
The speaker decided to elongate the conclusion to emphasize the main points.
O palestrante decidiu prolongar a conclusão para enfatizar os pontos principais.
2. To delay or defer the ending or resolution of a matter
They chose to elongate the conclusion of the meeting to allow for more discussion.
Eles escolheram prolongar a conclusão da reunião para permitir mais discussão.
Synonyms
extend the conclusionlengthen the conclusionprotract the conclusiondraw out the conclusion
Antonyms
shorten the conclusioncurtail the conclusionabbreviate the conclusioncut short the conclusion

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
prolongar a conclusão
most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
estender a conclusão
alternative common usage
São Paulo
alongar a conclusão
less formal alternative
Portugal
prolongar a conclusão
standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

drag out the ending
beat around the bush
go on and on
stretch it out
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