prolong

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Prolong' is a word that means to extend the duration of something. It's not just about making something last longer, but also about intentionally doing things to keep it from ending.

Examples in Different Contexts

Software updates can sometimes prolong the life of a device by improving performance and stability.

Practice Scenarios

Impact

Scenario:

The donations for our campaign are coming in slower than we anticipated. Do we stick to our original timeline or change our strategy?

Response:

I believe we should consider prolonging our campaign a bit longer to boost fundraising efforts.

Creative

Scenario:

This scene doesn't feel suspenseful enough. What if we draw it out a bit to build more tension?

Response:

Good idea, prolonging the scene will definitely add to the suspense.