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prolong duration

[prəˈlɔŋ ˈdjʊˈreɪʃən]
verb phrase
prolongar a duração
1. to extend or lengthen the amount of time something lasts or continues
The medication can prolong duration of the patient's recovery period.
O medicamento pode prolongar a duração do período de recuperação do paciente.
2. to make something last longer than originally planned or expected
They decided to prolong duration of the conference by adding extra sessions.
Decidiram prolongar a duração da conferência adicionando sessões extras.
Synonyms
extend durationlengthenstretch outdraw outprotract
Antonyms
shortencurtailabbreviatereduce durationcut short

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
prolongar a duração
most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
estender o tempo de duração
alternative phrasing used in business contexts
Portugal
prolongar a duração
standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

drag out
stretch the duration
buy time
extend the lease on life
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