1. An ending or conclusion that is extended, lengthy, or drawn out over a considerable period of time
The protracted finish of the negotiations lasted several months.
O final prolongado das negociações durou vários meses.
2. In sports, a competition or match that takes longer than expected to reach its conclusion
The tennis match had a protracted finish with multiple tie-breaks.
A partida de tênis teve um final prolongado com vários tie-breaks.