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Definition string out in British English

string out phrasal verb

[transitive]phrasal verb
1

to arrange something in a long line

Example

The South Isles are strung out in a line from Mainland to South Ronaldsay.

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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 British English