protract

proʊˈtrækt
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Translation of protract into German

Verb

tr.
1.

time

Rare
extend in time or duration
Rare
  • They decided to protract the meeting.Sie beschlossen, das Meeting zu verlängern.
2.

medical

TECH.
extend a part of the body forward
TECH.
  • The lizard can protract its tongue to catch insects.Die Eidechse kann ihre Zunge vorstrecken, um Insekten zu fangen.
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Synonyms and analogies of protract in English

Examples of protract in a sentence

  • The negotiations were protracted over several weeks.
  • Birds can protract their wings for better aerodynamics.
  • The snake can protract its fangs when threatened.

Translations of "protract" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Verb
verlängernv.

To protract the lifespan of the product, regular maintenance is essential.

Um die Lebensdauer des Produkts zu verlängern, ist regelmäßige Wartung unerlässlich.

They made sure to protract their stay, enjoying the beautiful scenery for longer.

Sie sorgten dafür, ihren Aufenthalt zu verlängern und die schöne Landschaft länger zu genießen.

hinauszögernv.

If we protract this project, we risk missing our deadlines completely.

Wenn wir dieses Projekt hinauszögern, riskieren wir, unsere Deadlines komplett zu verpassen.

It's unwise to protract your decision when time is of the essence.

Es ist unklug, Ihre Entscheidung hinauszuzögern, wenn die Zeit drängt.

in die Länge ziehenv.

We should not protract the process, efficiency is key.

Wir sollten den Prozess nicht in die Länge ziehen, Effizienz ist entscheidend.

Let's not protract our brief encounter; I have a meeting in fifteen minutes.

Lassen Sie uns unser kurzes Treffen nicht in die Länge ziehen; ich habe in fünfzehn Minuten eine Besprechung.

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Other translations for protract:

  • hinausziehenv.
  • verschleppenv.

protract: Examples and translations in context

She decided to protract her vacation to take advantage of the beautiful weather.

Sie entschied sich, ihren Urlaub zu verlängern, um das schöne Wetter auszunutzen.

The project manager chose to protract the deadline to accommodate additional tasks.

Der Projektmanager entschied sich dafür, die Frist zu verlängern, um zusätzliche Aufgaben zu ermöglichen.

She will protract her stay abroad to explore more places.

Sie wird ihren Aufenthalt im Ausland verlängern, um mehr Orte zu erkunden.

His latest project aimed to protract interest in the arts throughout the community.

Sein letztes Projekt zielte darauf ab, das Interesse an den Künsten in der gesamten Gemeinschaft zu verlängern.

His tendency to protract decisions often resulted in missed opportunities.

Seine Neigung, Entscheidungen hinauszuzögern, führte oft zu verpassten Gelegenheiten.

The director chose to protract the film's release to build more anticipation.

Der Regisseur entschied, die Veröffentlichung des Films hinauszuzögern, um mehr Erwartung aufzubauen.

They tried to protract the negotiation, hoping to secure a better deal for themselves.

Sie versuchten, die Verhandlungen hinauszuzögern, in der Hoffnung, für sich selbst einen besseren Deal zu sichern.

To avoid conflict, let's not protract the discussion any further.

Um Konflikte zu vermeiden, lass uns die Diskussion nicht weiter in die Länge ziehen.

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