LEARNit Dictionary

span

verb
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1
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to last all through a period of time or to cover the whole of it
طی کردن, طول کشیدن, فرا گرفتن, امتداد یافتن
2
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to include a large area or a lot of things
پوشش دادن, در بر گرفتن, فرا گرفتن
The operation, which spanned nine countries, resulted in 200 arrests.
His experience spanned not merely politics, but also business and journalism.
3
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to stretch right across something, from one side to the other
پل زدن, گستردن, در بر گرفتن
a series of bridges spanning the river
The roof was spanned by curved ribs of steel.
synonym cross
noun
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1
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the length of time that something lasts or is able to continue
دوره, مدت, بازه, فاصله زمانی, طول مدت
see also attention span, lifespan
2
a range or variety of something
دامنه, گستره, طیف
Managers have a wide span of control.
These forests cover a broad span of latitudes.
3
the part of a bridge or an arch between one support and another
دهانه, طاق, پلگاه, قوس
The bridge crosses the river in a single span.
4
the measurement of something from one side to the other
عرض, پهنا
The kite has a span of 1.5 metres.
see also wingspan
adjective