1. The act of finishing or concluding something that takes an extended or lengthy period of time
The protracted completion of the construction project delayed the opening by several months.
A conclusão prolongada do projeto de construção atrasou a abertura em vários meses.
2. A state where a task, project, or process is finished only after a long duration
Despite efforts to expedite, the protracted completion of the legal proceedings frustrated all parties involved.
Apesar dos esforços para agilizar, a conclusão prolongada dos procedimentos legais frustrou todas as partes envolvidas.