Definition of drag - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
physical movementtr. pull something along a surface with efforttr.
- He had to drag the heavy suitcase up the stairs.
2.
movementintr. move slowly and with effortintr.
- The meeting seemed to drag on forever..
3.
digital actiontr. move items on a screen using a mousetr.
- Drag the icon to the trash to delete it.
4.
coerciontr. force someone to go somewheretr.
- She dragged him to the party despite his protests.
5.
- The meeting dragged on for hours.
6.
- He dragged on his cigarette thoughtfully.
Noun
1.
- The outdated system was a drag on productivity.
2.
- He took a long drag on his cigarette.
3.
physicsTECH. resistance to motion through a fluidTECH.
- The car's design reduces air drag.
4.
movementact of dragging or being dragged
- The drag of the heavy box tired him out.
5.
- The meeting was such a drag.
6.
entertainmentwomen's clothing worn by men for entertainment
- He performed in drag at the show.
7.
fishingTECH. device for searching underwaterTECH.
- They used a drag to find the lost item.
Expressions with drag
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pull someone or something with difficulty
She had to drag along the heavy suitcase.
pull something downward
He dragged down the old curtains.
pull something or someone into a place
He had to drag in the heavy suitcase.
pull someone or something inside a place by force
They tried to drag him into the room.
last longer than necessary or expected
The lecture dragged on, losing the students' attention.
extend or lengthen something excessively
The meeting was dragged out for hours.
pull someone or something out of a place
He had to drag the dog out of the house.
pull someone physically into a place
He dragged her into the room.
procrastinate or delay doing something
She tends to drag her feet on assignments.
delay doing something because of not wanting to act
He always drags his heels when asked to help.
this situation is boring and unpleasant
Waiting here all day, this thing is a drag.
slow down progress or make something less successful
High costs can be a drag on profits.
move with difficulty due to tiredness
She had to drag herself out of bed.
introduce politics into a non-political situation unnecessarily
He tends to drag politics into every conversation.
damage someone's reputation severely
The media dragged the politician through the mud.
remind people of something unpleasant from the past
She always drags up old arguments during fights.
move slowly and reluctantly
Stop dragging your feet and sign the contract today.
move slowly and reluctantly
She dragged her heels on the way to the dentist.
wearing clothes of the opposite gender for performance
He performed in drag at the local theater.
primary street in a town or city
The parade took place on the main drag, attracting a large crowd..
describes something tedious or boring
Another two-hour meeting—what a drag!
criticize someone very harshly for mistakes
The manager dragged him over the coals for the error.
move slowly or sluggishly
He was so tired he could only drag his tail to the finish line.
pull someone or something away forcefully
The police had to drag away the protester.
Origin of drag
Old Norse, draga (to pull)
Terms with drag included in their meaning
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dragging
drag something behind on the ground
carry heavily
carry or drag with great effort
swimming headwear
cap worn while swimming to reduce drag and protect hair
headwear
tight cap worn for swimming to protect hair or reduce drag
transportation
drag a vehicle or boat using a cable
physical action
pull or drag with great effort
transportation
piece of equipment used to pull or drag another vehicle or load
hanging
hang or drag loosely behind
competitive swimming
silicone or latex cap reducing drag in water
physical strength
have strength to move or drag something toward oneself
swimming gear
cap worn by swimmers to reduce drag or for race identification
drag out
pull something out or away
transportation
drag a heavy load on runners over snow or ice
reduce drag
follow closely behind another vehicle to reduce air resistance
drag performance
person performing in drag on the street
vehicle airflow
device changing airflow in vehicles to reduce drag or wind noise
LGBTQ+ culture
competitive drag event
pulling action
pull or drag with effort
space
use of aerodynamic drag to slow spacecraft
technology
element receiving items in drag-and-drop
science
front part of a missile or aircraft reducing drag and protecting payload
aerodynamics
sudden drag increase near sound speed
smoking action
puff or drag of a cigarette or drug
aeronautics
small wing at an aircraft's wingtip reducing drag
Examples of drag in a sentence
I dragged my wet boots through the mud. The project began to drag as obstacles arose. Time seemed to drag during the long lecture. Drag the file into the folder to organize it. You can drag the window to the other screen. They dragged the reluctant child to the dentist.
The officer dragged the suspect to the police car. The lecture dragged on, losing everyone's interest. His explanation dragged, making it hard to follow. She dragged deeply on her pipe, lost in thought. He paused to drag on his cigarette during the break. The constant interruptions were a drag on the meeting. His negative attitude was a drag on the team's morale. She took a quick drag before entering the meeting. He offered me a drag of his cigar. The engineers worked to minimize water drag on the boat. Birds have evolved to reduce drag during flight. The drag of the sled left marks in the snow. He felt the drag of the current while swimming. Filing taxes is always such a drag. Waiting in long lines can be a real drag. The festival featured a drag competition. Drag has become a popular form of expression. Fishermen lowered a drag into the harbor. The crew pulled the drag along the riverbed.
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- French:traîner, frein, ...
- German:schleifen, Bremse, ...
- Italian:trascinare, freno, ...
- Spanish:arrastrar, obstáculo, ...
- Portuguese:arrastar, entrave, ...
- Chinese:拖, 拖累, ...
- Japanese:引きずる, 足かせ, ...
- Arabic:جَرَّ, عَائِق, ...
- Hebrew:לִגְרוֹר, מְעַכֵּב, ...
- Russian:тащить, тормоз, ...
- Ukrainian:тягнути, перешкода, ...
- Hindi:घसीटना, बाधा, ...
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