verb🔗ShareTo draw out; to extend, especially in duration."The meeting was protracted because several members needed more time to discuss the details. "timeprocessactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo use a protractor."The student carefully protracted the angle on her geometry worksheet using her new protractor. "mathtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo draw to a scale; to lay down the lines and angles of, with scale and protractor; to plot."The architect protracted the design of the new house, carefully plotting the measurements and angles with a protractor. "technicalmathChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo put off to a distant time; to delay; to defer."to protract a decision or duty"timeactionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo extend; to protrude."A cat can protract and retract its claws."timeprocessactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareLasting for a long time or longer than expected or usual."a protracted and bitter dispute"timeeventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
