English · Phrasal verb Attested

drag out

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To extend or lengthen excessively; to draw out.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Kéo dài quá mức; kéo giãn

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Where it’s used: Used American English

I don't want to drag out this talk, so I'll stop now and answer any questions.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To haul or bring out forcefully or from an awkward location.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Kéo hoặc đưa ra một cách mạnh mẽ

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “drag out” mean?

To extend or lengthen excessively; to draw out.

Is “drag out” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.