verb
- extending the duration of something; making something last longer
Usage: present participle of ‘prolong’
noun
- the act of extending or lengthening the duration of something
Usage: gerund form
Examples
- The doctor is prolonging the patient’s treatment to ensure full recovery.
- Prolonging the meeting would be counterproductive.
- She kept prolonging her vacation by extending her stay.
- The prolonging of the conflict has caused great suffering.
- They are prolonging the suspense with their delayed announcement.
- Prolonging this argument won’t solve anything.
- The medication is effective at prolonging life expectancy.