1 (long-lasting) [+war, illness, process] largo; prolongado; [+investigation] largo; extenso They were arrested last year after a lengthy investigation he has returned to his post following a lengthy illness
lengthy delays retrasos considerables; (m)
If the strike goes ahead, we can expect lengthy delays at the airport this summer An accident is causing lengthy delays on the M8 between junctions 8 and a lengthy [wait]
he still has a lengthy wait for his treatment aún tiene que esperar mucho para su tratamiento
This process can be lengthy and the treatment long You have to return to this country to obtain the proper visa, which can be a lengthy procedure
2 (extensive) [+article, speech, interview] largo; extenso He has written a lengthy article on his war experiences The seven leaders issued a lengthy statement on the need to bring the global arms race under control He launched into a lengthy explanation of his son's eccentric behaviour A lengthy list of local window cleaners is available at the front desk He went public in a lengthy interview with the Wall Street Journal He confirmed, in a lengthy interview, that the company had serious cashflow problems He made a lengthy speech about the evils of capitalism
