LEARNit Dictionary

stretch

verb
B2
1
B2
to make something longer, wider or looser, for example by pulling it; to become longer, etc. in this way
کشیدن, کش دادن, دراز کردن, کش آوردن
2
B2
to become bigger or longer when you pull it and return to its original shape when you stop
کش آمدن, کش دادن, دراز شدن, دراز کردن
The jeans stretch to provide a perfect fit.
3
B2
to pull something so that it is smooth and tight
کشیدن, صاف کردن
Stretch the fabric tightly over the frame.
Striped awnings had been stretched across the courtyard.
Make sure that the rope is stretched tight.
4
B2
to put your arms or legs out straight and contract your muscles
کشیدن, دراز کردن, کشیدن عضلات
He stretched and yawned lazily.
Andrea turned out the light and stretched full-length on the bed.
The exercises are designed to stretch and tone your leg muscles.
It was impossible to bend or stretch my legs.
5
B2
to put out an arm or a leg in order to reach something
دراز کردن, کشیدن
She stretched across the table for the butter.
She stretched up to reach the top shelf.
I stretched out a hand and picked up the book.
6
B2
to spread over an area of land
گسترش دادن, امتداد یافتن, پهن کردن
Fields and hills stretched out as far as we could see.
The traffic jam seemed to stretch for miles.
A line of cars stretched into the distance.
The flat landscape stretched to the horizon.
Beyond the mountains stretches a vast desert.
synonym extend
7
to continue over a period of time
طول کشیدن, ادامه یافتن, امتداد یافتن, زمان بردن
The town's history stretches back to before 1500.
to stretch back years/decades/generations/centuries
The training stretches over a period of 16 months.
Endless summer days stretched out before us.
The talks look set to stretch into a second week.
The future stretched out endlessly in front of me.
8
to be enough to buy or pay for something
کفاف دادن, کافی بودن
I need a new car, but my savings won't stretch to it.
There are lots of things I’d like to buy, but our budget just won’t stretch that far.
9
to make use of a lot of your money, supplies, time, etc.
استفاده کردن از, به کار گرفتن
The pandemic has stretched healthcare resources to the limit.
We can't take on any more work—we're fully stretched as it is.
The budget is already stretched to breaking point.
10
to increase your lead over somebody in a game or competition
افزودن فاصله, پیش افتادن
A minute later, Kelly stretched their lead to eight points.
11
to make use of all somebody’s skill, intelligence, etc.
توان کامل را به کار بردن
I need a job that will stretch me.
She was never really stretched at school.
The book really stretches your imagination.
12
to use something in a way that would not normally be considered fair, acceptable, etc.
تحریف کردن, تحریف
He admitted that he had maybe stretched the truth a little .
The play's plot stretches credulity to the limit.
noun
B2
1
B2
an area of land or water, especially a long one
امتداد, پهنه, محدوده, ناحیه
2
a continuous period of time
مدت, بازه زمانی, دوره, بازه
They worked in four-hour stretches.
She used to read for hours at a stretch .
synonym spell
3
a period of time that somebody spends in prison
حبس, دوران زندان, مدت محکومیت, دوره زندان, مدت حبس, زمان زندان
He did a ten-year stretch for fraud.
4
an act of stretching out your arms or legs or your body and pulling the muscles tight; the state of being stretched
کشیدگی, کشش
We got out of the car and had a good stretch.
Only do these more difficult stretches when you are warmed up.
Stay in this position and feel the stretch in your legs.
5
the ability to be made longer or wider without breaking or tearing
کشیدگی, قابلیت کشیده شدن, انعطاف
You need a material with plenty of stretch in it.
stretch jeans
6
a straight part at the end of a racing track
مسافت مستقیم, بخش مستقیم, مسیر مستقیم
the finishing stretch
(figurative)The campaign has entered its final stretch.
see also home stretch