dilatar - to expand, to dilate, to prolong, to delaySpanish example: La enfermedad y la muerte del entrevistador dilataron el proyecto.
English example: The sickness and death of the interviewer delayed the project.
Source: dilatar - to expand, to dilate, to prolong, to delay (https://www.123teachme.com/spanish_feeds/word_of_the_day/2020/5/16)