prolong
Meaning(s)
1. extend the duration or extent of something
Popularity
High
Professional
High
Social
How to Memorize
prolong an issue/contract
Analysis
To prolong is a verb which means to make longer or to extend the length or duration of something. This word is usually associated with time or space.
Social Examples (Advance)
- I applied to extend my visa so that I could prolong my stay in the country without breaking the law.
- The ongoing war in the region has prolonged the suffering of the people living there.
Professional Examples (Advance)
- By failing to address the issue, we are merely prolonging it. We need to tackle it now!
- I'm very happy at the company, so I agreed to prolong my contract a further year.