protracted

• Описывает что-то, что длится долгое время, часто дольше, чем необходимо или ожидалось.

Describes something that lasts for a long time, often longer than necessary or expected.

1. Extended in timeB2formal

   Lasting for a long time or longer than expected; prolonged.

   Затяжной

   • The negotiations were protracted and lasted several months.
   • A protracted illness kept him away from work for a year.
   • The protracted drought caused severe damage to crops.

   Synonymsdrawn-outendlessextendedlengthylongprolongedtime-consuming

   Antonymsabruptbriefcurtquickshortsudden

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия по продлению или расширению продолжительности чего-либо, часто во времени или пространстве.

A verb used to indicate the act of prolonging or extending the duration of something, often in time or space.

1. Extend in timeC1formal

   To prolong or draw out in time; to make something last longer than usual.

   Затягивать

   • The negotiations were protracted for several months.
   • They protracted the meeting unnecessarily.
   • The illness protracted his recovery period.

   Synonymsdrag outdraw outelongateextendlengthenprolongspin outstretch out

   Antonymsabbreviatecondensecurtailcutshorten