transcription, транскрипция: [ prə-ˈlȯŋ ]
transitive verb
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French prolonguer, from Late Latin prolongare, from Latin pro- forward + longus long
Date: 15th century
1. : to lengthen in time : continue
2. : to lengthen in extent, scope, or range
Synonyms: see extend
• pro·lon·ga·tion (ˌ)prō-ˌlȯŋ-ˈgā-shən, prə- noun
• pro·long·er prə-ˈlȯŋ-ər noun