ALL meanings of protracted
pro·tract
P p - verb with object protracted to draw out or lengthen, especially in time; extend the duration of; prolong. 1
- verb with object protracted Anatomy. to extend or protrude. 1
- verb with object protracted (in surveying, mathematics, etc.) to plot and draw (lines) with a scale and a protractor. 1
- adjective protracted prolonged, drawn out 1
- adjective protracted Something, usually something unpleasant, that is protracted lasts a long time, especially longer than usual or longer than you hoped. 0
- adjective protracted extended or lengthened in time; prolonged 0