What does the cryptic crossword clue "No amateur was keen to be dragged out (9)" mean?

The definition is "dragged out". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PRO (synonym="professional, ‘no amateur’") + LONGED (synonym="‘was keen’") = PROLONGED; definition: "dragged out" The answer is PROLONGED.

No amateur was keen to be dragged out (9)

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