protracted class

[chance22]

I want to say “to continue the class longer than necessary, --as some teachers do, that is, do not end the class in time when the bell rings”. I believe there must be a verb often used to express this, but I have no idea which one should be used. The word protracted is only a adj. So could you give me suggestion? Thanks

[emsr2d2]

I want to say “to continue the class longer than necessary, --as some teachers do, that is, do not end the class in time when the bell rings”. I believe there must be a verb often used to express this, but I have no idea which one should be used. The word protracted is only a adj. So could you give me suggestion? Thanks

You can say that the class overruns (this means to go on beyond the allotted time).

[chance22]

You can say that the class overruns (this means to go on beyond the allotted time).

Thank you very much. Then is the expression "protracted class" properly used or often used?

[emsr2d2]

Thank you very much. Then is the expression "protracted class" properly used or often used?

I've never heard it, though the use of protracted is fairly common when talking about other things (conversations, negotiations etc). To me, it suggests something longer than a class.