Definitions

1. verb

to cause to last longer or be extended in time

“The illness prolonged her hospital stay.”

2. verb

to make or cause something to continue

“The government prolonged the state of emergency to maintain order.”

3. verb

to extend or lengthen something in time or space

“The bridge prolonged the river’s course.”

4. noun

an act of prolonging something

“The prolonge of her hospital stay was due to complications.”