Pagpapahaba (en. Lengthening)

pag-papa-ha-ba

Synonyms

Waiting or extending time.

Since he wanted to hang out with friends, he extended time with his parents.

Dahil gusto niyang makasama ang barkada, nag-pagpapahaba siya ng oras sa kanyang mga magulang.

Wasting time or prolonging a conversation.

Let's not prolong it, it's better to just finish the discussion.

Huwag na tayong mag-pagpapahaba, mas mabuting tapusin na lang ang usapan.

Prolonging a situation or event.

The match dragged on for so long, I got tired.

Sobrang pagpapahaba ng laban, napagod na ako.