extendedoperation
nounUK /ɪkˈstɛndɪd ˌɒpəˈreɪʃən/
US /ɪkˈstɛndɪd ˌɑːpəˈreɪʃən/
A job that takes a long time to finish.
The rescue was an extended operation that lasted three days.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A military action that continues for a long period.
The army planned an extended operation across the region.
3. A medical procedure that takes much longer than usual.
The surgeon performed an extended operation to repair the injury.
4. A business activity that runs over a long time.
The company's extended operation in the new market paid off.