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IELTS word

prolong

/prəˈlɔːŋ/verb

English definition

to make something last longer

Common phrases / collocations

  1. prolong a process
  2. prolong a discussion
  3. prolong the life of

Example sentences

  1. 1.

    The extra logs prolonged the fire.

  2. 2.

    The delay prolonged the journey.

  3. 3.

    Regular care can prolong the life of the machine.

Visual learning

See the meaning

A person carefully places another dry log on an already burning fireplace to keep the fire going.
to make something last longer
1fire is burning
2extra log keeps it going
fire is burning→extra log keeps it going