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stretch

/ˈstrɛʧ/

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verb

stretches; stretched; stretching

[+ obj] :to make (something) wider or longer by pulling it

Don't yank on my sweater. You'll stretch it.

I'm trying to stretch (out) the wool hat that shrank in the wash.

Carefully stretch the dough.

[no obj] :to become longer or wider when pulled

The elastic waistband of my pants won't stretch any more.

jeans/pants that stretch

The material/fabric stretches.

to put your arms, legs, etc., in positions that make the muscles long and tight [no obj]

It's important to stretch before you exercise.

The baby stretched and yawned. [+ obj]

She woke up and stretched her arms above her head.

These exercises stretch (the muscles of) your lower back.

b always followed by an adverb or preposition :to extend your arm, leg, etc., in order to reach something [no obj]

She stretched over us to open the window. - often + out

Her hand stretched out toward him. [=she reached toward him with her hand] [+ obj]

She stretched her hand toward him. - often + out

She stretched out her hand.

always followed by an adverb or preposition [+ obj] :to pull (something) so that it becomes flat and smooth and goes across a surface or area

She stretched the canvas over the wooden frame.

The T-shirt was stretched tight over his belly.

A big banner was stretched across the doorway.

always followed by an adverb or preposition [no obj]

to continue for a specified distance :to extend over an area

The cornfields stretch as far as the eye can see.

The restaurant chain began in Chicago but now stretches to the West Coast. - used to describe how long something is

The horse's tail stretches three and a half feet from base to end.

to continue over a period of time

Her interest in art stretches back to her childhood. [=she has been interested in art since she was a child]

Construction that began in late April stretched [=continued] into June.

[+ obj] :to say something that is not exactly true

He was stretching the truth [=exaggerating] to make the story more interesting.

Although it may be stretching a point [=exaggerating slightly] to say that this was his best win ever, it was nevertheless impressive.

(informal) She's a good musician but comparing her to the legends is stretching it. [=she's good but she can't really be compared to the legends]

(informal) It's stretching things to say that she enjoys his visits. [=she doesn't really enjoy his visits]

[+ obj] to cause or force (something) to be used for a longer time or for more purposes than originally planned or expected

They were forced to stretch their food supplies.

The unexpected expenses have stretched their budget to the breaking point.

The country is stretching its military forces to the limit. - often + out

They were forced to stretch out their food supplies for another week.

to cause (something, such as a rule) to have a meaning or purpose that is different from what was originally intended

He is clearly stretching the rules in his favor. [=he is doing something that is not really allowed by the rules]

The clause was stretched beyond its original meaning.

c - used figuratively in various phrases

Her bad behavior is stretching my patience (to the limit). [=is causing me to lose patience]

His explanation stretches credulity. [=is hard to believe]

[+ obj] :to require (someone) to use a lot of effort, ability, skill, etc., in order to succeed

The work doesn't stretch me intellectually. [=the work is too easy for me; the work is not intellectually challenging]

stretch out

[phrasal verb]

stretch out or stretch (yourself) out :to extend your body in a flat position :to spread out in a relaxed position

She stretched out on the bed.

He stretched himself out on the couch. - often used as (be) stretched out

He was (lying) stretched out on the couch. - see also 1stretch 2b, 6a (above)

stretch your legs

informal :to stand up and walk especially after sitting for a long period of time

noun

plural stretches

[count] :a continuous area or length of land or water

a 60-mile stretch of beach

an open stretch of highway/road

[count] a continuous period of time

We sat silently for a long/short/brief stretch (of time).

She can sit and read for hours at a stretch. [=at one time without stopping]

b informal :a period of time spent in prison - usually singular

He just got out of prison after a six-year stretch.

an act of stretching your body or part of your body [count]

These are good stretches for your leg muscles.

I always spend a few minutes doing stretches before I exercise. [noncount]

I can feel the stretch in the back of my legs.

the stretch :the final straight part of a racecourse before the finish line

the horses are in the (final) stretch - often used figuratively

They won some crucial games down the stretch. [=in the last part of the season]

She's in the final stretch. The baby's due next month. - see also homestretch

[noncount] :the ability to be stretched without breaking or being torn

material with a lot of stretch

[singular] chiefly US

something that requires a special effort to be done :something that is beyond a person's usual abilities

Portraying a famous actress was not much of a stretch [=challenge] for the popular movie star.

a statement, description, etc., that is not strictly true or accurate

Some people think it's a stretch to call fishing a sport.

at full stretch

Brit informal :with as much effort as possible

The medical team worked at full stretch.

by any/no stretch of the imagination

used to emphasize that something is not true, does not happen, etc.

They're not wealthy by any stretch of the imagination. [=they're not wealthy at all]

By no stretch of the imagination does the factory operate efficiently. [=the factory does not operate at all efficiently]

the seventh-inning stretch

baseball :the time between the two halves of the seventh inning when the people watching a game traditionally stand up and stretch their legs

adjective

always used before a noun

made to stretch easily and then return to the original shape and size

stretch socks/pants

* Các từ tương tự:
stretch limo, stretch marks, stretcher, stretchy