Definitions for PROLONG
prəˈlɔŋ, -ˈlɒŋpro·long

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. prolong, protract, extend, draw outverb

   lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer

   "We prolonged our stay"; "She extended her visit by another day"; "The meeting was drawn out until midnight"

2. prolong, sustain, keep upverb

   lengthen or extend in duration or space

   "We sustained the diplomatic negotiations as long as possible"; "prolong the treatment of the patient"; "keep up the good work"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. prolongverb

   To extend in space or length.

2. prolongverb

   To lengthen in time; to extend the duration of; to draw out; to continue.

3. prolongverb

   To lengthen temporally; to put off to a distant time; to postpone.

   The government shouldn't prolong deciding on this issue any further.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. To PROLONGverb

   Etymology: prolonger, Fr. pro and longus, Lat.

   1. To lengthen out; to continue; to draw out.

   Henceforth I fly not death, nor would prolong
   Life much. John Milton.

   Th’ unhappy queen with talk prolong’d the night. Dryd.

   2. To put off to a distant time.

   To-morrow in my judgment is too sudden;
   For I myself am not so well provided,
   As else I would be were the day prolong’d. William Shakespeare.

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1. prolong

   To prolong is to extend or lengthen in time or space; to make something last longer or stretch out. It typically involves continuing or adding to a particular situation, experience, or process.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. Prolongadjective

   to extend in space or length; as, to prolong a line

2. Prolongadjective

   to lengthen in time; to extend the duration of; to draw out; to continue; as, to prolong one's days

3. Prolongadjective

   to put off to a distant time; to postpone

4. Etymology: [F. prolonger, L. prolongare; pro before, forth + longus long. See Long, a., and cf. Prolongate, Purloin. ]

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Prolong

   prō-long′, v.t. to lengthen out: (Shak.) to put off to another time: to continue.—v.i. to lengthen out.—v.t. Prolong′āte, to lengthen.—ns. Prolongā′tion, act of prolonging in space or time: the additional length made by prolonging; Prolong′er. [Fr. prolonger—L. prolongāre—pro, forward, longus, long.]

How to pronounce PROLONG?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

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   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

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   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

   South African

How to say PROLONG in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of PROLONG in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of PROLONG in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of PROLONG in a Sentence

1. Jack London:

   I would rather be ashes than dust I would rather that my spark should burn out in a brilliant blaze than it should be stifled by dry-rot. I would rather be a superb meteor, every atom of me in magnificent glow, than a sleepy and permanent planet. The proper function of man is to live, not to exist. I shall not waste my days in trying to prolong them. I shall use my time.

2. Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid:

   The rules are a carefully-crafted compromise designed to protect the right of a majority to prevail while preserving the right of a minority to prolong debate.

3. Kara Goldman:

   That would be a completely irresponsible goal and ultimately a shortsighted one. We're thinking about the bigger picture : The best way to prevent the health impact of menopause is to prolong the ovaries' natural functioning.

4. Tiger Woods:

   Just Father Time and some procedures Ive had over the time. Just the way its going to be, one of the reasons why Im playing less tournaments this year is that I can hopefully prolong my career, and be out here for a little bit longer.

5. Achilles Macris:

   Today the FCA has finally accepted that this allegation against me was utterly wrong, now that the FCA has accepted that I did not deliberately mislead it, I have decided not to prolong what has been a drawn out and burdensome process and have settled with the FCA, on the basis that there is no prohibition on my working in the regulated sector.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=PROLONG
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/PROLONG
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=PROLONG
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/PROLONG
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=PROLONG