Magpatagal (en. To prolong)

/mag.pa.ta.gal/

Synonyms

Slang Meanings

to linger or spend time in a place
Come on, let's hang out in the mall to be with the gang.
Tara, magpatagal tayo sa mall para makasama yung barkada.
to procrastinate or linger instead of leaving
Why are you still hanging around? We should've left by now!
Bakit ka pa nagpatagal? Umalis na sana tayo!
to stretch out a conversation or situation
It seems like you've been dragging out your story forever, still no punchline!
Parang ang tagal mo nang nagpatagal sa kwento mo, wala pa ring punchline!