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prolong

/pɹoʊˈlɑŋ/
verb
  1. To extend in space or length.

  2. To lengthen in time; to extend the duration of

    Similar: draw out

  3. To put off to a distant time; to postpone.

    "The government shouldn't prolong deciding on this issue any further."

Synonymsdraw out

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