stretch out
The phrase "stretch out" can describe both physical actions of extending the body and metaphorical actions of extending time or objects.
Definition
A2Physical relaxation
(informal)To lie down with the body fully extended.
Example
- After a long day, she likes to stretch out on the couch and watch TV.
B1Physical extension
(general)To extend a part of the body, such as an arm or leg, to its full length.
Example
- He stretched out his hand to reach the book on the top shelf.
B1Object manipulation
(general)To make something longer or wider by pulling or expanding.
Example
- You can stretch out the fabric to make it fit the table.
B2Time management
(general)To prolong or extend the duration of something.
Example
- They decided to stretch out the meeting to cover all the topics.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "stretch out":
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