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lengthen the ending

[/ˈleŋθən ðə ˈɛndɪŋ/]
verb phrase
prolongar o final
1. To extend or make longer the conclusion or final part of something, such as a story, speech, musical piece, or event
The director decided to lengthen the ending of the film by adding extra scenes.
O diretor decidiu prolongar o final do filme adicionando cenas extras.
2. To delay or extend the conclusion of an activity or process
They chose to lengthen the ending of the project to improve the final result.
Eles optaram por prolongar o final do projeto para melhorar o resultado final.
Synonyms
extend the endingprotract the conclusiondraw out the finaleprolong the finish
Antonyms
shorten the endingcut the ending shortabbreviate the conclusioncurtail the finale

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
prolongar o final
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
estender o desfecho
Alternative formal usage
Portugal
alargar o final
Common usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

drag out the ending
see something through to the bitter end
stretch out the finale
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