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protract
[ proh-trakt, pruh- ]
verb (used with object)
- to draw out or lengthen, especially in time; extend the duration of; prolong.
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
- Anatomy. to extend or protrude.
- (in surveying, mathematics, etc.) to plot and draw (lines) with a scale and a protractor.
protract
/ əˈٰæ /
verb
- to lengthen or extend (a speech, etc); prolong in time
- (of a muscle) to draw, thrust, or extend (a part, etc) forwards
- to plot or draw using a protractor and scale
Derived Forms
- ˈٰپ, adjective
Other yvlog Forms
- ·ٰĻ· adverb
- ·ٰĻ·Ա noun
- ·ٰi· adjective
- ·ٰt adjective
- v··ٰ verb (used with object)
- ܲp·ٰĻ adjective
- un·ٰt adjective
yvlog History and Origins
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of protract1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
They can use these monies to finance costly and protracted campaigns in many different businesses, hiring dedicated workers who will give their wholehearted attention to the difficult, time-consuming work of organizing.
Discussions over the protracted transfer are ongoing as the Spanish side look to secure the England international before the start of next season.
It comes as the company agreed to stop targeting ads at a British woman last week following a protracted legal battle.
Despite widespread evidence that the compound was being used illegally — including as part of a protracted trademark fight over Rush in federal court — the FDA has generally chosen to ignore it.
And its protracted ban on exports, announced in 2022, may continue for even longer.
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