Protract
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /pɹəˈtɹakt/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Protract is a verb meaning To draw out; to extend, especially in duration.
Meaning
To draw out; to extend, especially in duration.
More Meanings
- To use a protractor.
- (surveying) To draw to a scale; to lay down the lines and angles of, with scale and protractor; to plot.
- To put off to a distant time; to delay; to defer.
- To extend; to protrude.
Example Sentences
to protract a decision or duty
I should wish now to protract this moment ad infinitum; but I dare not.
[…] Let us bury him, And not protract with admiration what Is now due debt. To the grave!
Doubtless he shrives this woman to her smock; Else ne'er could he so long protract his speech.
Word Forms
- protracts
- protracting
- protracted
Synonyms for protract
Depending on context, synonyms include prolong, extend.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include prolong, extend, lengthen, draw, produce, prolongate.
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