stringing out

Verb

string out (third-person singular simple present strings out, present participle stringing out, simple past and past participle strung out)

1. (transitive) To extend on or as if by strings, wires, etc.
   • Let's string out these lights across the patio.
2. (idiomatic, transitive) To prolong or extend in an unnecessary, contrived or time-filling manner.
   • Do we really need to string out this discussion any further?
3. (slang, transitive) To bring under the influence of narcotics.
4. (intransitive, slang) To experience withdrawal symptoms of an addiction to narcotics.