1. The act of extending, prolonging, or renewing a period of financial assistance, benefits, or support provided by a government or institution
The government announced the extension of unemployment benefits for another three months.
O governo anunciou a prorrogação do auxílio-desemprego por mais três meses.
2. Legal or administrative postponement of the termination date of a subsidy or allowance
Many families depend on the renewal of emergency aid during the crisis.
Muitas famílias dependem da prorrogação do auxílio emergencial durante a crise.