protract

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Verb 1.2.1 Synonyms

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

• From Latin protractum, past participle of protrahere.

[edit] Verb

to protract (third-person singular simple present protracts, present participle protracting, simple past and past participle protracted)

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

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

2. To use a protractor.

[edit] Synonyms

• prolong