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Definition

To prolong; to make longer (in time).

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In Context

  • "After Ashby summit it was difficult to spin out the more than ample schedule allowance."
  • "Here we were nearly 8 min. early, and was now a matter of spinning out time, as indeed we did—losing 3 min. from Penrith to Carlisle!—in order not to run into Carlisle more than 5 min. early."
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Also Said As

  • drag out