drag
Translation
to pull, to haul, to trail
Examples
He dragged the heavy bag up the stairs.
He dragged the heavy bag up the stairs.
Drag the icon to the rubbish bin.
Drag the icon to the trash can.
The meeting dragged on for hours.
The meeting dragged on for hours.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((adverbial)) to pull (sth.) somewhere He dragged the suitcase behind him.
((on)) to continue for too long The speech dragged on for an hour.
Similar Words
Synonyms: pull, haul, tow; Antonyms: push, propel
Etymology
From Old Norse 'draga' or Old English 'dragan', meaning 'to draw, pull'.
Memory Tips
Imagine the sound of something being 'dragged' across the floor.