1. A situation, event, or process that lasts much longer than expected or desired; something tedious due to its length
The lawsuit turned into a drawn-out affair that lasted five years.
O processo se tornou um assunto prolongado que durou cinco anos.
2. A romantic or emotional entanglement that is extended, complicated, or difficult to resolve
Their drawn-out affair ended in heartbreak for both parties.
Seu assunto prolongado terminou em desgosto para ambas as partes.