CEFR C1

protracted

verb

Meaning

To make something last longer than necessary, often by delaying or adding unnecessary details.

Examples

The negotiations were protracted by disagreements over minor issues.
He tried to protract the meeting by asking too many questions.

Synonyms: delay, prolong, extend, drag out

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protracted (C1)

verb

Pronunciation: /prəˈtrækt/

Definition

To make something last longer than necessary, often by delaying or adding unnecessary details.

Examples

The negotiations were protracted by disagreements over minor issues.
He tried to protract the meeting by asking too many questions.
Don't protract this discussion; let's make a decision.

How to Use protracted

protract something (collocation): To make a process, discussion, or event last longer than necessary. — "The defense attorney attempted to protract the trial by filing numerous motions."

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