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to string out
01
set out or stretch in a line, succession, or series
02
to administer narcotics or bring someone under the influence of drugs
Slang
Examples
The nurse strung him out with a dose of morphine.
She is stringing him out carefully to avoid overdose.
03
to experience withdrawal symptoms from narcotics
SlangExamples
He is strung out after missing his dose this morning.
She was strung out for hours last night.
