extend oneself

To make a significant effort or go beyond one's usual limits, often in terms of physical, mental, or emotional exertion.

ruПрилагать значительные усилия или выходить за пределы своих обычных возможностей, часто в физическом, умственном или эмоциональном плане.esEsforzarse intensamente o superar los límites de las propias capacidades habituales, a menudo en el plano físico, mental o emocional.frFaire des efforts considérables ou dépasser ses capacités habituelles, souvent sur le plan physique, mental ou émotionnel.deSich besonders anstrengen oder über seine gewohnten Grenzen hinausgehen, oft körperlich, geistig oder emotional.ptFazer um grande esforço ou ir além das próprias capacidades habituais, muitas vezes em termos físicos, mentais ou emocionais.zh指付出极大的努力，超越自身通常的能力或限度，常用于体力、脑力或情感方面。arبذل جهدًا كبيرًا أو تجاوز الحدود المعتادة للقدرة، جسديًا أو ذهنيًا أو عاطفيًا.

1. Make a great effort B2 formal

   To try very hard or put in extra effort to achieve something.

   • She really extended herself to finish the project on time.
   • He extended himself to help the new team members settle in.
   • They extended themselves beyond their usual limits to win the competition.

   ruПриложить максимум усилийesEsforzarse al máximofrse dépasserdeSich sehr anstrengenptFazer um grande esforçozh竭尽全力arبذل قصارى الجهد

2. Stretch one's abilities B2 formal

   To push beyond one's normal capabilities or comfort zone.

   • The challenging course forced him to extend himself intellectually.
   • She extended herself by taking on a leadership role.
   • He extended himself to learn a new language in just three months.

   ruПреодолевать себяessuperarse a uno mismofrse dépasserdeÜber sich hinauswachsenptSuperar-sezh挑战自我arتجاوز الذات