Pro·long v. t. [imp. & p. p. Prolonged p. pr. & vb. n. Prolonging.]
1. To extend in space or length; as, to prolong a line.
2. To lengthen in time; to extend the duration of; to draw out; to continue; as, to prolong one's days.
Prolong awhile the traitor's life. --Shak.
The unhappy queen with talk prolonged the night. --Dryden.
3. To put off to a distant time; to postpone.
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