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protracts

/proʊˈtrækts/ /prəˈtrækts/

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verb

Prolonga, extiende

To draw out; to extend, especially in duration.

Examples :

"The lawyer's lengthy questioning protracts the trial, delaying the final verdict. "

El largo interrogatorio del abogado prolonga el juicio, retrasando el veredicto final.

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verb

Usar un transportador

To use a protractor.

Examples :

"The student carefully protracts the angle on the geometry worksheet to ensure accuracy. "

El estudiante usa cuidadosamente un transportador para medir el ángulo en la hoja de trabajo de geometría para asegurar la precisión.

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verb

Dibujar a escala, trazar

To draw to a scale; to lay down the lines and angles of, with scale and protractor; to plot.

Examples :

"The architect protracts the building's floor plan onto a large sheet of paper before construction begins. "

El arquitecto traza la planta del edificio en una hoja de papel grande antes de que comience la construcción.

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verb

Prolongar, aplazar

To put off to a distant time; to delay; to defer.

Examples :

"to protract a decision or duty"

Aplazar una decisión o deber.

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verb

Prolonga, extender

To extend; to protrude.

Examples :

"A cat can protract and retract its claws."

Un gato puede extender y retraer sus garras.

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