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string out
[/strɪŋ aʊt/]
phrasal verb
estender, prolongar, desenrolar
1.
To extend or stretch something in a line; to spread out over a distance
The lights were strung out along the street.
As luzes foram estendidas ao longo da rua.
2.
To prolong or extend something over time; to make something last longer
He tried to string out the meeting as long as possible.
Ele tentou prolongar a reunião ao máximo possível.
3.
To spread out in a scattered line or formation
The runners were strung out across the field.
Os corredores estavam espalhados pelo campo.
Synonyms
stretch out
extend
prolong
spread out
draw out
Antonyms
compress
shorten
bundle
gather
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
estender, prolongar, desenrolar
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
estender, puxar para frente
Common in business and urban contexts
Portugal
esticar, prolongar, estender
Slightly different emphasis on the extension aspect
Related Idioms & Phrases
string someone along
pull strings
have no strings attached
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