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extend an ending

[ɪkˈstɛnd ən ˈɛndɪŋ]
verb phrase
prolongar um final
1. To lengthen or prolong the conclusion or final part of something, such as a story, contract, lease, or event
The film director decided to extend an ending that felt too abrupt.
O diretor do filme decidiu prolongar um final que parecia muito abrupto.
2. To add additional time, duration, or content to the closing section of a work or agreement
They agreed to extend an ending date on their rental contract.
Eles concordaram em prolongar uma data final em seu contrato de aluguel.
Synonyms
prolong an endinglengthen a conclusiondraw out a finishprotract an ending
Antonyms
shorten an endingcurtail a conclusioncut shorttruncate an ending

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
prolongar um final
most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
estender um final
alternative phrasing using estender
Portugal
alongar um final
Portuguese preference for alongar in this context

Related Idioms & Phrases

drag out
string along
draw it out
milk it
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