Drag: meaning, definitions and examples

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drag

[ dræɡ ]

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move

pull (someone or something) along forcefully, roughly, or with difficulty.

Synonyms

haul, pull, tow

Examples of usage

he grabbed her arm and tried to drag her away
he dragged the heavy sofa across the room

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events

a person or thing that impedes progress or development.

Synonyms

barrier, hindrance, obstacle

Examples of usage

the economy is a drag on the market
the meeting was a total drag

Translations

Translations of the word "drag" in other languages:

🇵🇹 arrastar

🇮🇳 खींचना

🇩🇪 ziehen

🇮🇩 menyeret

🇺🇦 тягнути

🇵🇱 ciągnąć

🇯🇵 引っ張る (ひっぱる)

🇫🇷 tirer

🇪🇸 arrastrar

🇹🇷 sürüklemek

🇰🇷 끌다

🇸🇦 سحب

🇨🇿 táhnout

🇸🇰 ťahať

🇨🇳 拖动 (tuōdòng)

🇸🇮 vleči

🇮🇸 draga

🇰🇿 сүйреу

🇬🇪 გათრევა

🇦🇿 sürümək

🇲🇽 arrastrar

Word origin

The word 'drag' has a long history, dating back to Middle English. It originally referred to 'something pulled or drawn along.' Over time, it has evolved to encompass various meanings related to pulling, hindering, or impeding. The word has been used in a wide range of contexts, from describing physical actions to symbolizing obstacles in progress. Today, 'drag' continues to be a versatile term with both literal and metaphorical applications.