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lengthen an ending

[ˈleŋθən ən ˈɛndɪŋ]
verb phrase
prolongar um final
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.
Synonyms
extend an endingprolong a conclusionstretch the finaleelongate the ending
Antonyms
shorten an endingcut an endingabbreviate a conclusiontruncate the finale

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
prolongar um final
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
estender um final
Alternative phrasing used in business and academic contexts
Portugal
alargar um final
Portuguese European variant emphasizing widening scope

Related Idioms & Phrases

drag out the ending
draw out the conclusion
milk the finale
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