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prolong the ending

[prəˈlɔŋ ðə ˈɛndɪŋ]
verb phrase
prolongar o final
1. to extend or lengthen the conclusion or final part of something
The director decided to prolong the ending of the film with additional scenes.
O diretor decidiu prolongar o final do filme com cenas adicionais.
2. to delay or postpone the conclusion of an event, relationship, or situation
They tried to prolong the ending of their vacation by booking extra days.
Eles tentaram prolongar o final de suas férias reservando dias extras.
Synonyms
extend the conclusionlengthen the finaledelay the enddraw out the finish
Antonyms
shorten the endingcut short the conclusionhasten the endrush the finale

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
prolongar o final
most common usage across Brazil
Portugal
prolongar o desfecho
alternative using 'desfecho' (denouement/outcome)
General
estender o final
alternative using 'estender' (to extend)

Related Idioms & Phrases

drag out the ending
stretch out the conclusion
draw the curtain late
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