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lengthen the schedule
[ˈleŋθən ðə ˈskɛdʒuːl]
verb phrase
prolongar o cronograma
1.
to extend the duration or timeline of a planned sequence of events or activities
We decided to lengthen the schedule to allow more time for testing.
Decidimos prolongar o cronograma para permitir mais tempo para testes.
2.
to add more time to a previously established timetable
The project manager had to lengthen the schedule due to unforeseen delays.
O gerente do projeto teve que prolongar o cronograma devido a atrasos imprevistos.
Synonyms
extend the timeline
stretch the schedule
expand the timetable
prolong the schedule
Antonyms
shorten the schedule
accelerate the timeline
compress the schedule
reduce the duration
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
prolongar o cronograma
most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
estender o cronograma
alternative commonly used in business contexts
Portugal
alargar o calendário
European Portuguese preference for 'alargar' and 'calendário'
Related Idioms & Phrases
push back the deadline
buy more time
give it more runway
extend the timeline
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