prolonged

• Описывает то, что продолжается в течение длительного времени, часто дольше, чем ожидалось или обычно.

Describes something that continues for a long time, often longer than expected or usual.

1. Extended in timeB2formal

   Continuing for a long time or longer than usual.

   Продолжительный

   • The patient suffered from a prolonged illness.
   • There was a prolonged silence after the announcement.
   • Prolonged exposure to the sun can cause skin damage.

   Synonymscontinuingdrawn-outextendedlengthylonglong-lastingprotractedtime-consuming

   Antonymsabruptbriefconcisefleetingmomentaryshortshort-livedtransient

2. Lasting longer than expectedB2formal

   Something that continues beyond the anticipated or normal duration.

   Затяжной

   • The negotiations resulted in a prolonged delay.
   • Prolonged use of the device may lead to overheating.
   • The storm caused prolonged power outages across the region.

   Synonymsdrawn-outextendedlengthylong-lastingprotractedtime-consuming

   Antonymsbrieffleetingmomentaryshortshort-livedtransient

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия по продлению длительности или протяжённости чего-либо во времени или пространстве.

A verb used to indicate the act of extending the duration or length of something in time or space.

1. Extend durationB2formal

   To make something last longer than usual or expected.

   Продлить

   • The medication may prolong the patient's life.
   • They decided to prolong the meeting by another hour.
   • Prolonged exposure to the sun can damage your skin.

   Synonymsdraw outelongateextendlengthenprotractspin outstretch out

   Antonymsabbreviatecurtailcutshortentruncate

2. Extend in spaceC1formal

   To lengthen or stretch something in physical space.

   Удлинить

   • The architect proposed to prolong the hallway to connect the two wings.
   • They prolonged the runway to accommodate larger aircraft.
   • The road was prolonged by several miles to reach the new settlement.

   Synonymsdraw outelongateextendlengthenstretch