1. To extend or make longer the conclusion or final part of something, such as a story, speech, performance, or project
The director decided to lengthen an ending to provide more closure to the narrative.
O diretor decidiu prolongar um final para fornecer mais encerramento à narrativa.
2. To add extra content, time, or material to the concluding section of a written work or presentation
The author chose to lengthen an ending with additional character development.
O autor escolheu prolongar um final com desenvolvimento adicional de personagens.