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prolong completion

[prəˈlɔŋ kəmˈpliːʃən]
verb phrase
prolongar a conclusão
1. to extend the time taken to finish or complete something
The delays will prolong completion of the project by several weeks.
Os atrasos vão prolongar a conclusão do projeto por várias semanas.
2. to lengthen the duration until something is finished
Bad weather may prolong completion of the construction work.
O mau tempo pode prolongar a conclusão do trabalho de construção.
Synonyms
delay completionextend completionpostpone completiondefer completionput off completion
Antonyms
expedite completionhasten completionaccelerate completionspeed up completion

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
prolongar a conclusão
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
prolongar o término
Alternative using 'término' instead of 'conclusão'
São Paulo
estender a conclusão
Also uses 'estender' as common variant
Portugal
prolongar a conclusão
Standard European Portuguese equivalent

Related Idioms & Phrases

drag out the completion
draw out the finishing line
stretch out the timeline
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