drag out
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle out
Meanings
Make something last longer than necessary
Why “out”? Something spreads, grows, or extends beyond its first size, shape, or path.
“They dragged the meeting out.”
“The lawyer dragged out the case.”
Don't confuse with
Drag out means make something last longer than necessary. Drag on means continue for too long in a tedious way.
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“They dragged the meeting out.” What does it mean?
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Sink In connects verbs by particle pattern, contrast pairs, and shared base verbs.
drag on
A contrast learners often mix up
Continue for too long in a tedious way
branch out
Same out pattern: expansion
Start doing something new or different; (of a road, river or organisation) Divide into paths that move in different directions; Become independent and start your own business or project
fill out
Same out pattern: expansion
Complete a form by writing in the required information; Become rounder or more developed in shape; Add details to make something more complete
piece out
Same out pattern: expansion
Make something larger or complete by adding pieces or extra material
spread out
Same out pattern: expansion
Extend over a wide area
stretch out
Same out pattern: expansion
Rest with your body fully extended
strike out
Same out pattern: expansion
Begin an independent course of action, especially in life or career
drag away
Same base verb: drag
Force someone to leave a place reluctantly
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