drag out
phrasal verb
Pronunciation: /dræɡ aʊt/
Definition
Make an event or process last longer than necessary or intended.
Examples
They dragged out the negotiations for weeks just to avoid making a final decision.
Don't drag out the goodbye; just leave before you start crying.
The court case dragged out for years, exhausting everyone involved.
Synonyms of drag out
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