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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 completion
extend completion
postpone completion
defer completion
put off completion
Antonyms
expedite completion
hasten completion
accelerate completion
speed 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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