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/drɔːn aʊt/ · drawn.out
verb
- extended or prolonged in time or duration The meeting was drawn out by the lengthy discussion.
- made to seem longer or more tedious than necessary The teacher's lecture was drawn out by unnecessary details.
adjective
- prolonged or extended in time or duration The drawn-out process of getting a new driver's license was frustrating.
Did you know? The phrase 'drawn out' is often used to describe situations that feel like they're dragging on forever, much like the experience of watching paint dry.