Protract
Protract [ proh-TRAKT, pruh’- ] | |
[ transitive verb ] | |
MEANING : | |
1. to increase the time duration of, prolong or extend in space 2. to draw or plot to scale especially by making use of a protractor and a scale 3. (in terms of anatomy) to jut out or protrude | |
USAGE EXAMPLE 1 : | |
The course duration was protracted from 18 months to 24 months. | |
USAGE EXAMPLE 2 : | |
Under the agreement, signed after months of protracted debate, Mugabe retained his office. |
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