String out
verb
To stretch or spread out in a line.
The houses were strung out along the riverbank.
Often appears as...
- string out along
- string out across
verb
To make something last longer than it normally would.
She is always stringing out her stories with unnecessary details.
Often appears as...
- string out the process
- string out the meeting
verb
When a person is under the influence of drugs or alcohol or in a dazed condition due to the use of drugs.
He was so strung out that he could barely speak.
Often appears as...
- strung out on drugs
- strung out from lack of sleep
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
verb
To stretch or spread out in a line.
The houses were strung out along the riverbank.
Often appears as...
- string out along
- string out across
verb
To make something last longer than it normally would.
She is always stringing out her stories with unnecessary details.
Often appears as...
- string out the process
- string out the meeting
verb
When a person is under the influence of drugs or alcohol or in a dazed condition due to the use of drugs.
He was so strung out that he could barely speak.
Often appears as...
- strung out on drugs
- strung out from lack of sleep
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Layout
Used to describe objects or people arranged in a line over a distance.
Cars were strung out for miles after the parade.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Crowded
Implies that things are not close together, but rather dispersed.
Tents were strung out along the path, offering privacy to each group.
Pro Tip 3/3Linear Sequence
Often suggests a chain-like formation, linking one point to the next.
Pearls were strung out across the table, ready to be appraised.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Layout
Used to describe objects or people arranged in a line over a distance.
Cars were strung out for miles after the parade.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Crowded
Implies that things are not close together, but rather dispersed.
Tents were strung out along the path, offering privacy to each group.
Pro Tip 3/3Linear Sequence
Often suggests a chain-like formation, linking one point to the next.
Pearls were strung out across the table, ready to be appraised.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Layout
Used to describe objects or people arranged in a line over a distance.
Cars were strung out for miles after the parade.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Crowded
Implies that things are not close together, but rather dispersed.
Tents were strung out along the path, offering privacy to each group.
Pro Tip 3/3Linear Sequence
Often suggests a chain-like formation, linking one point to the next.
Pearls were strung out across the table, ready to be appraised.
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