Pronunciation: /drɔːn aʊt/
verb past participle of draw, meaning to pull or drag something
A1 The teacher drew out the instructions on the whiteboard so everyone could understand.
A2 She drew out a map to show us how to get to the park.
B1 The meeting was drawn out due to multiple interruptions and off-topic discussions.
B2 The negotiation process was drawn out over several weeks before a final agreement was reached.
C1 The court case was drawn out for months as new evidence kept emerging.
C2 The investigation into the corruption scandal was drawn out over several years before any charges were brought.
adjective extended or prolonged in time or space
A1 The movie had a very drawn out plot that made it hard to follow.
A2 The meeting was drawn out due to the many interruptions from different team members.
B1 The negotiation process was drawn out over several weeks before reaching a final agreement.
B2 The legal battle was drawn out for years before a settlement was finally reached.
C1 The drawn out process of obtaining a visa can be frustrating and time-consuming.
C2 The drawn out discussions between the two countries finally led to a peace agreement.
adverb in a prolonged or extended manner
A1 The meeting was drawn out and lasted for hours.
A2 The teacher's explanation was drawn out and difficult to follow.
B1 The negotiation process was drawn out due to disagreements between the parties.
B2 The court case was drawn out over several months, causing stress for all involved.
C1 The investigation into the company's financial practices was drawn out and complex.
C2 The political debate was drawn out, with each side refusing to compromise.
formal The negotiation process was unnecessarily drawn out due to disagreements between the two parties.
informal The meeting was so drawn out, I thought it would never end.
slang The movie was way too drawn out, it felt like it was dragging on forever.
figurative Her pain was like a drawn out ache that never seemed to go away.
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