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Protract [proh-trakt]

VERB

VERB

  • To extend the duration of

  • (Anatomy) To extend or protrude

Example

“The authority decided not to protract the power project beyond 31st December 2019.”

“The members of the house voted to protract the discussion on the bill concerning the rights of children.”

Synonyms

Prolong, Delay, Lengthen, Procrastinate

Antonyms

Abbreviate, Abridge, Curtail

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