Complete Definition of "protract"

English

Etymology
From Latin protractum, past participle of protrahere.

Verb
en-verb

  1. To draw out; to extend, especially in duration.

#: No one wanted Nicolettte at the discussion, as she would protract the debate long beyond any reasonable limit with her tedious and tangential arguments.

  1. To use a protractor.

Synonyms
prolong

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