Meaning of the word drawn-out in English

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drawn-out

US /ˌdrɔːnˈaʊt/
UK /ˌdrɔːnˈaʊt/
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Adjective

lasting a very long time, often longer than is necessary or desired

Example:
The legal battle was a drawn-out process that lasted for years.
I'm tired of these drawn-out meetings every Monday.