Hiligaynon
To prolong, protract, be long at, take a long time, be occupied with for a long time. Nagpatayótay kamí kagáb-i sang ámon sugilánon. Last night we were conversing together for a long time. Indì kamó magpatayótay sang ínyo pagkáon. Don't be long taking-, at-, your meal. Patayotáya lang ang ímo pagbántay dirâ. Keep on the lookout there for a long time. Patayotáyi siá sang ímo sugilánon. Detain him for a good while by your conversation (with your talk). (see paútus, paláwig).