To pull someone or something along forcefully, roughly, or with difficulty. She had to drag the heavy suitcase up the stairs.
To prolong or extend something tediously or unnecessarily. The meeting dragged on for hours without any resolution.
To move slowly or with difficulty. The old man dragged himself across the room.
To search or trawl through something, often in a systematic way. The police dragged the river for clues.
To mention or bring up a subject or person, often in a negative context. She always drags her ex-boyfriend into conversations.
To inhale smoke from a cigarette, cigar, or similar item. She dragged on her cigarette while waiting for the bus.
Computing: to move an item on a computer screen by pressing and holding a mouse button while moving the pointer. Drag the folder onto the external drive icon to copy it.
Slang: To criticize, ridicule, or shame someone harshly, especially on social media. Fans dragged the singer online after her controversial statement.