stretch out

US /stretʃ aʊt/
UK /stretʃ aʊt/
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1.

to extend one's body or a part of one's body to its full length

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She decided to stretch out on the sofa and relax.
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He would often stretch out his legs after a long run.
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extendunfoldelongatespread outreach out
2.

to make something last longer than usual or necessary

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They tried to stretch out their vacation for another week.
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The speaker decided to stretch out his presentation with more examples.
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prolonglengthenextenddrag outspin out
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stretchstretch limousine(at) full stretchthe home stretchby no stretch of the imaginationstretch your legsout-and-out