Present participle for to extend or make longer in length
“The smug monster in her is really going to bare its teeth and protract its claws.”
Present participle for to make longer in time or duration
“The appearance of a rebel splinter group will merely protract the civil war.”
Present participle for to put off to a later date or time
“Some of the scenes in the film appear to be an attempt to add some running time or protract the ending.”
Present participle for to maintain, prolong, or keep something going
Present participle for to delay taking action
Present participle for to make (someone or something) late or slow
Present participle for to remain in existence, or in the same state, indefinitely or for an extended period
(pile on/up) Present participle for to increase or cause to increase in quantity
Present participle for to become or make larger or more extensive
The action or state of continuing with something, especially over time
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