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Definition string out in American English

string out phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to arrange something in a long line

Example

The Florida Keys are strung out from the mainland of the United States between the Gulf of Mexico and the Straits of Florida.

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2

to make something last longer than necessary

Example

They had to string things out until the Duke arrived.

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Definition string out in American English