protract Definition
- 1to make something last longer than necessary or expected
- 2to extend the duration of something
Using protract: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "protract" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The meeting was protracted by endless arguments.
Example
The negotiations were protracted and difficult.
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He protracted the game by taking long breaks between serves.
protract Synonyms and Antonyms
Antonyms for protract
Phrases with protract
an illness that lasts for a long time
Example
She suffered from a protracted illness that kept her bedridden for months.
protracted negotiations
negotiations that take a long time to conclude
Example
The protracted negotiations between the two countries finally resulted in a peace treaty.
a legal dispute that takes a long time to resolve
Example
The protracted legal battle over the inheritance lasted for years.
Origins of protract
from Latin 'protrahere', meaning 'to draw forth'
Summary: protract in Brief
The verb 'protract' [prəˈtrækt] means to make something last longer than necessary or expected, or to extend the duration of something. It is often used to describe meetings, negotiations, or games that are unnecessarily prolonged. Examples include 'The negotiations were protracted and difficult,' and 'He protracted the game by taking long breaks between serves.'
