prolong it

[prəˈlɔːŋ ɪt]
verb phrase
prolongar isso
1. to extend the duration or length of something; to make something last longer
We decided to prolong it by staying an extra week.
Decidimos prolongar isso ficando uma semana a mais.
2. to delay the end or conclusion of something
The negotiations prolonged it until late evening.
As negociações prolongaram isso até o final da noite.
This phrase is commonly used in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese contexts when discussing extending meetings, vacations, negotiations, or relationships. In Brazil, it's frequently used in casual conversation and formal settings alike.
NYC Slang
drag it out / stretch it
Synonyms / Sinônimos
extend itlengthen itstretch it outdrag it outdraw it out
Antonyms / Antônimos
shorten itcut it shortend itconclude it

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
prolongar isso
standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
prolongar isso / estender isso
both forms commonly used
São Paulo
prolongar isso
formal and standard usage
Portugal
prolongar isso
identical usage to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Words

prolongprolongedprolongationextensiondurationlengthen

Related Idioms & Phrases

prolong the agony
prolong the inevitable
don't prolong it
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