prolonged
/pɹoʊˈlɑŋd/
verb
Meaning
To extend in space or length.
To lengthen in time; to extend the duration of
To put off to a distant time; to postpone.
"The government shouldn't prolong deciding on this issue any further."
To become longer; lengthen.
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adjective
Meaning
Lengthy in duration; extended; protracted.
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