drag out (Meaning)
drag out (v)
last unnecessarily long
proceed for an extended period of time
drag out
to force (something, such as a confession) from (someone), to cause (something) to take more time than necessary
Synonyms & Antonyms of drag out
drag out Sentence Examples
- The argument dragged out for hours, with both sides refusing to concede.
- The tedious meeting seemed to drag out forever, with irrelevant discussions taking up most of the time.
- The task seemed simple, but it ended up dragging out longer than expected due to unexpected complications.
- The renovation project dragged out for several months due to delays and permit issues.
- The movie dragged out for too long, losing the audience's attention with its slow pacing.
- The trial dragged out for years, draining both the defendants and the prosecution financially and emotionally.
- The negotiation process dragged out for weeks, as neither party was willing to compromise.
- The meal dragged out due to long speeches and endless toasts, making it difficult for the guests to enjoy themselves.
- The project dragged out due to a lack of resources and proper planning, leading to missed deadlines and increased costs.
- The conversation dragged out, with both parties talking over each other and failing to reach a conclusion.
FAQs About the word drag out
last unnecessarily long, proceed for an extended period of timeto force (something, such as a confession) from (someone), to cause (something) to take more time
increase, prolong, draw out, stretch,lengthen, extend,elongate, protract, expand, thin
reduce, cut, curtail, curtail, cut back, decrease, shorten, shorten, decrease, reduce
The argument dragged out for hours, with both sides refusing to concede.
The tedious meeting seemed to drag out forever, with irrelevant discussions taking up most of the time.
The task seemed simple, but it ended up dragging out longer than expected due to unexpected complications.
The renovation project dragged out for several months due to delays and permit issues.
