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lengthen the final scene

[ˈleŋθən ðə ˈfaɪnəl siːn]
verb phrase
prolongar a cena final
1. to extend or make longer the concluding scene of a performance, film, or theatrical production
The director decided to lengthen the final scene to give the ending more emotional impact.
O diretor decidiu prolongar a cena final para dar mais impacto emocional ao final.
2. to add more duration or extend the running time of the concluding sequence
They chose to lengthen the final scene by adding dialogue and staging.
Eles escolheram prolongar a cena final adicionando diálogos e encenação.
Synonyms
extend the final sceneprolong the final sceneexpand the final scenedraw out the final scene
Antonyms
shorten the final scenecut the final scenereduce the final scenetrim the final scene

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
prolongar a cena final
standard usage in Brazilian cinema and theater
Portugal
prolongar a cena final
standard usage in European Portuguese theater and film
Brazil
estender a cena final
alternative, slightly less formal option

Related Idioms & Phrases

drag out the final scene
stretch the ending
milk the final moments
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