Prolong

Word PROLONG
Character 7
Hyphenation pro long
Pronunciations /pɹoʊˈlɑŋ/

Definitions and meanings of "Prolong"

What do we mean by prolong?

To lengthen in duration; protract. transitive verb

To lengthen in time; extend the duration of; lengthen out.

To put off to a future time; postpone.

To extend in space or length: as, to prolong a straight line.

Synonyms and To protract, extend, continue, draw out.

To lengthen out; extend.

A prolongation: used specifically of an extension or elongated mouthpiece or chamber on retorts for the manufacture of zinc products or for the handling of other oxids which are volatile at high temperatures. noun

To extend in space or length. transitive verb

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

To put off to a distant time; to postpone. transitive verb

To extend in space or length. verb

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

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

Lengthen or extend in duration or space verb

Lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer verb

To extend in space or length.

To lengthen in time; to extend the duration of

To put off to a distant time; to postpone.

To become longer; lengthen.

1. to lengthen out in time; extend the duration of; cause to continue longer: to prolong one's stay abroad. 2. to make longer in spatial extent: to prolong a line. Urban Dictionary

A code word in the LGBTQ community, a more "dirty word" to represent same-sex sexual intercourse. Urban Dictionary

When two individuals hug for a long time. Usually more than 5 minutes. Urban Dictionary

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In this economy many people are looking for ways to save money. One is to prolong their products. For example, they may water down handsoap or cut open a tube of toothpaste to scrape all of the toothpaste out. These things are done to ensure every ounce of product is used before buying anything new. Urban Dictionary

When a woman is giving birth, a volunteer male inserts his dickhead into her pussy and delays labor. Urban Dictionary

An ancient sign to ward off evil, invented by Bo Burnham. Urban Dictionary

A disorder caused when someone who has had their eyes stuck so long on a videogame screen that when they command their player to look in a direction the actually turn their own head and then feel completely ashamed. Urban Dictionary

Prolonged grief disorder (PGD) is a mental disorder consisiting a clearly separated set of symptoms following death of close one. Symptoms include Depression, Emotional pain, Loneliness, Identity disturbance. Difficult accepting loss is also common. No guarantee onset of PGD. Known risk factors include one-time incidents: Miscarriage, Death either by homicide or suicide, Death in hospital. Long-term predictors include: Childhood separation anxiety, Parental abuse, Emotional dependency. Tricyclic antidepressants alone or together with interpersonal psychotherapy ineffective in reducing PGD symptoms, and psychotherapy designed specifically for PGD has been proven to be beneficial. Urban Dictionary

When you stay on the toilet for about an hour or more after you actually shit because you brought your smartphone, 3DS, vibrator, etc. Urban Dictionary

Synonyms and Antonyms for Prolong

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The word "prolong" in example sentences

The word prolong means "to lengthen or extend in time or space." ❋ Lorna Bright (2011)

In addition to these social and economic difficulties, El Salvador alsofaces the problem of being "mexicanized," that is, a prolong assaultbya bloodthirsty alliance of the dope-dealing and human smuggling lumpen class with theelements of the localbourgeoisie and withUS imperialists to wreak havoc and carnage on society with the ultimate end of the seizure of state power for a death squadregime similar to theonethat rules Colombia. ❋ Unknown (2009)

But for the president to kind of prolong the issue in the way that he did was, I think, a rare misstep and a lack of discipline on his part. ❋ Unknown (2009)

And I would argue that although reporters love to cover politics and we'll see more of it, that the press is allowing the White House to kind of prolong the war crisis atmosphere. ❋ Unknown (2002)

We hear about men finishing too soon, etc. and about men wanting to "prolong" it. ❋ Unknown (2010)

"There were some who wanted to 'prolong' the process to give long-shot candidates a chance at getting the nomination," said Anuzis. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The trick is to, so to speak, "prolong" eternity on this plane. ❋ Unknown (2009)

- MEANING IN JAIL "It's Malaysia's choice to" prolong "whereby the country will have to face the consequences or ❋ Unknown (2008)

The Romos could have appealed the reduction of the punitive-damage award from $290 million to $23.7 million, but decided to accept that amount and not prolong the legal proceedings any further. ❋ Erwin Chemerinsky (2010)

In scathing terms, one of Japan's honest citizens lashed out the other day, claiming that rather than do what is in the best interest of the people, the government is simply making decisions to "prolong its own life." ❋ David Wagner (2011)

“How long the psychological sequelae of the September 11 attacks will last remains to be seen, and it is possible that the prevalence of symptoms in our study reflects transient stress reactions to some degree,” Galea and his co-authors concluded, before pointing out that the ongoing threat of more attacks as well as the lengthy clean-up and disruption of services might prolong or worsen symptoms. ❋ Ruth Davis Konigsberg (2011)

In the 1960s, the death and dying movement shifted the discussion of problems away from both psychoanalytic and psychiatric interpretations to look at external forces that might prolong or intensify grief. ❋ Ruth Davis Konigsberg (2011)

One reason may be that research to prolong maximum lifespan receives minuscule funding, especially compared with popular endeavors such as cancer research. ❋ Unknown (2009)

"Where [grizzlies] do follow through on a charge and actually attack, they will usually bite at the head. The best defense is to lie prone, face down, legs spread to make it harder for the bear to [flip you] over, and hands gripped around the neck. Normally, once a grizzly is sure you are no longer a threat, it will leave. This is why most wildlife agencies in grizzly country advise that people [play dead] if attacked. Struggling or fighting back will almost certainly intensify and prolong the attack. ❋ D-Magnum (2008)

Nathan: Hello [brad], I am getting to like you we should move our relationship further [Brad]: [Codeword] Prolonged? ;) ❋ Nathan LGBTQ (2019)

Guy: [Psst] omg are Keith and [Brooke] [prolonged] hugging again? ❋ BrokenStorm (2016)

im not [sleeping], im [prolonged] [blinking] ❋ Juicebox84 (2012)

girl 1: There is no more [handsoap] left. girl 2: Sure there is! (fills up [the soap] bottle with water) girl 1: The handsoap is water-downed now! Stop being a [product prolonger] and toss the bottle in the garbage! ❋ FASH1976 (2010)

He [gave] her a prolonged preggo! ❋ Danth Eman (2007)

[That kid] just got [vaporized] when John made [prolonged eye contact] with him. ❋ Some Lonely Loser (2019)

"Dude, where are you looking?" "Sorry, [I guess] I've [gotta] a little [case] of Prolonged Gamer Head!" ❋ New FU A11 (2012)

Or in typical urban dictionary fashion: Prolonged grief disorder is a [mental disorder] where a player is destroying [player's] [bases] and stuff for their own pleasure ❋ Notmelol123 (2022)

[Welp], it's poopin' time! *grabs [smartphone]* --- *flush* *walks out to post-apocalyptic Earth* Aw man, another [technology prolonged shit]. ❋ FistBomb060 (2014)

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