string out

/S T R IH1 NG AW1 T/
verb
  1. 1

    To extend on or as if by strings, wires etc.

    โ€œLet's string out these lights across the patio.โ€

  2. 2

    To prolong or extend in an unnecessary, contrived or time-filling manner.

    โ€œDo we really need to string out this discussion any further?โ€

Source: https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/string%20out