Protract

Synonyms of protract

• extend
• prolong
• lengthen

Antonyms of protract

• abbreviate
• shorten
• curtail

Collocations of protract

protract time

Frequency: 70 %

The negotiations were unnecessarily protracted over time.

protract process

Frequency: 60 %

The paperwork was protracted due to various delays in the process.

protract period

Frequency: 50 %

The project was protracted over a long period of time.

protract discussion

Frequency: 45 %

The meeting was protracted because of the lengthy discussion.

protract deadline

Frequency: 35 %

The project was protracted, causing the deadline to be extended.

Idiomatic Expressions for protract

• Phrase: protract a decision
  Meaning: to delay or prolong making a decision
  Usage: The board members decided to protract the decision until they had more information.