What is another word for stringing out?
Pronunciation: [stɹˈɪŋɪŋ ˈa͡ʊt] (IPA) 
Stringing out means to extend or prolong something, often unnecessarily, and can have negative connotations of dragging or delaying. There are several synonyms for stringing out including delaying, stalling, procrastinating, dragging out, extending, and protracting. Delaying implies intentionally slowing something down or putting it off, whereas stalling implies purposely causing a delay or preventing progress. Procrastinating suggests a habit of putting off tasks until later, while dragging out and extending imply a lengthening of a process or action. Protracting suggests extending an event or process beyond what is necessary or reasonable. Using these synonyms, one can avoid the negative connotations of stringing out and describe a situation more accurately.
