drag
Translation
to pull, to haul, to trail
Examples
He had to drag the heavy suitcase.
He had to drag the heavy suitcase.
The meeting seemed to drag on forever.
The meeting seemed to drag on forever.
Just drag the file to the trash icon.
Just drag the file to the dustbin icon.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((adverbial)) to pull (sth.) somewhere with difficulty He had to drag the heavy suitcase.
((on)) to continue for too long The meeting seemed to drag on forever.
((sth.)) ((to sth.)) to move (sth.) on a computer screen Just drag the file to the dustbin icon.
Similar Words
Synonyms: pull, haul, tow; Antonyms: push, propel
Etymology
From Old Norse 'draga' meaning 'to draw, pull'.
Memory Tips
Imagine the sound of something heavy being 'dragged' across the floor: 'drrrraaaag'.