pro·long 
/prəˈlɑ:ŋ/ verb
pro·longs; pro·longed; pro·long·ing /prəˈlɑ:ŋ/ verb [+ obj] : to make (something) last or continue for a longer time
▪ Chemotherapy helped to prolong [=extend] her life. ▪ Additives are used to prolong the shelf life of packaged food. ▪ High interest rates were prolonging the recession.
▪ Chemotherapy helped to prolong [=extend] her life. ▪ Additives are used to prolong the shelf life of packaged food. ▪ High interest rates were prolonging the recession.
— pro·lon·ga·tion /proʊˌlɑ:ŋˈgeɪʃən/ noun, plural pro·lon·ga·tions [count, noncount]
▪ a prolongation of life/suffering
/proʊˌlɑ:ŋˈgeɪʃən/ noun, plural pro·lon·ga·tions [count, noncount] ▪ a prolongation of life/suffering
