Patagalin (en. Prolong)

/pa.ta.ga.lin/

Synonyms

To prolong time or stay in a situation even if there's no visible progress.

Let's not drag this out, let's start the project.

Wag na tayong patagilin, magsimula na tayo sa proyekto.

To provide reasons or justifications that bypass the real issue.

You have so many excuses; you should confront your problem.

Ang dami mong patagil na dahilan, dapat harapin mo na ang problema mo.

To avoid making a decision or taking action on something.

You're always dragging it out; you need to make a decision.

Patagil ka lang lagi, kailangan mo nang gumawa ng desisyon.