stretch

An adjective describing something that can be extended or expanded in length or width without breaking.

ruПрилагательное, описывающее что-то, что можно удлинить или расширить без разрыва.esAdjetivo que describe algo que se puede estirar o alargar sin romperse, o que tiene elasticidad; también puede referirse a algo flexible o extensible.frAdjectif décrivant quelque chose qui peut être étiré, allongé ou élargi sans se rompre, ou qui est flexible et extensible.deAdjektiv, das etwas beschreibt, das sich dehnen, ausdehnen oder verlängern lässt, ohne zu reißen; auch für elastische, dehnbare Materialien.ptAdjetivo que descreve algo que pode ser esticado, alongado ou ampliado sem se romper, geralmente de material flexível.zh形容词，形容某物可以被拉长或扩展而不断裂，即具有伸缩性或弹性。arصفة تصف شيئًا يمكن مدّه أو توسيعه دون أن ينقطع، وغالبًا ما تكون المادة مطاطة أو قابلة للتمدد.

1. Elastic or flexible B1 informal

   Describing a material or fabric that can be extended or expanded without breaking.

   • These stretch jeans are very comfortable to wear.
   • The stretch fabric allows for easy movement during exercise.
   • She bought a stretch cover for the sofa.

   ruЭластичныйeselástico, estirablefrÉlastique / extensibledeElastischptElásticozh有弹性的arمطاطي

   Synonymes: elasticexpandableextendableflexiblestretchable

   Antonymes: inelasticinflexiblerigidstiffunyielding

• stretchier comparative form
• stretchiest superlative form

A noun referring to an act of extending one's body or limbs, or a continuous period of time or expanse of land.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее действие по вытягиванию тела или конечностей, а также непрерывный период времени или участок земли.esSustantivo que designa la acción de estirar el cuerpo o los miembros, así como un período continuo de tiempo o un tramo de terreno.frNom désignant l'action d'étirer le corps ou les membres, ainsi qu'une période de temps continue ou une étendue de terrain.deSubstantiv, das die Handlung des Dehnens oder Streckens von Körper oder Gliedmaßen bezeichnet, sowie einen zusammenhängenden Zeitraum oder ein Stück Land.ptSubstantivo que designa o ato de esticar o corpo ou os membros, bem como um período contínuo de tempo ou uma extensão de terra.zh名词，指拉伸身体或四肢的动作，也指一段连续的时间或一片土地。arاسم يدل على فعل مد الجسم أو الأطراف، وعلى فترة زمنية متصلة، وعلى مساحة ممتدة من الأرض.

1. Continuous area or period B1 formal

   A continuous area or length of land, water, or time.

   • We drove along a beautiful stretch of coastline.
   • He worked for a long stretch without taking a break.
   • The desert stretches for miles in every direction.

   ruПротяжённостьesTramo, extensión o periodo continuofrétendue continuedeStreckeptExtensãozh延伸区域或时段arامتداد

   Synonymes: expanseextentpatchreachrunspanspellstintsweeptract

2. Act of extending A2 formal

   The act of extending one's body or limbs to full length.

   • She did a few stretches before her morning run.
   • Yoga involves various stretches to improve flexibility.
   • He felt a good stretch in his back after the exercise.

   ruРастяжкаesestiramientofrAction d'étirerdeDehnungptAlongamentozh伸展arتَمَدُّد

   Synonymes: elongationextensionreach

   Antonymes: compressioncontractionflexion

3. Elasticity B2 formal

   The ability of a material to be stretched or extended without breaking.

   • This fabric has excellent stretch for sportswear.
   • The rubber band lost its stretch after being used too much.
   • The stretch of the material makes the jeans very comfortable.

   ruЭластичностьesElasticidadfrélasticitédeDehnbarkeitptElasticidadezh弹性arالمرونة

   Synonymes: elasticityflexibilitygiveplayresiliencespringsuppleness

   Antonymes: inflexibilityrigiditystiffness

• stretches plural form
• stretches' possessive plural form
• stretch's possessive singular form

A verb used to indicate the act of extending or pulling something to make it longer, wider, or more flexible, or to straighten one's body or limbs.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по вытягиванию или растягиванию чего-либо, чтобы сделать его длиннее, шире или более гибким, или для выпрямления тела или конечностей.esVerbo que se usa para referirse a la acción de estirar o alargar algo para hacerlo más largo, ancho o flexible, o para extender el cuerpo o las extremidades.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'étirer ou d'allonger quelque chose pour le rendre plus long, plus large ou plus souple, ou pour étendre le corps ou les membres.deVerb, das verwendet wird, um die Handlung des Dehnens oder Streckens von etwas zu bezeichnen, um es länger, breiter oder flexibler zu machen, oder um den Körper oder Gliedmaßen auszustrecken.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de esticar ou estender algo, tornando-o mais comprido, mais largo ou mais flexível, ou de estender o corpo ou os membros.zh表示拉伸、拉长或伸展某物使其变长、变宽或更有弹性，也指伸展身体或四肢。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على مدّ الشيء أو بسطه لجعله أطول أو أعرض أو أكثر مرونة، أو لتمديد الجسم أو الأطراف ومدّها.

1. Extend physically A2 formal

   To straighten or extend one's body or a part of it to full length.

   • She stretched her arms above her head after waking up.
   • He stretched his legs during the long car ride.
   • The cat stretched lazily in the sun.

   ruПотянутьсяesEstirarfrÉtirer (le corps ou une partie)deSich streckenptEsticar-sezh伸展arتمدّد

   Synonymes: elongateextendreachstraighten

   Antonymes: bendcompresscontractcurlfold

2. Make longer or wider A2 formal

   To pull something so that it becomes longer or wider.

   • You need to stretch the dough before baking.
   • The elastic band stretched when I pulled it.
   • He stretched the canvas tightly over the frame.

   ruРастягиватьesEstirarfrétirerdeDehnenptEsticarzh拉伸arمدّ

   Synonymes: draw outelongateexpandextendlengthenpull outwiden

   Antonymes: compresscontractshortenshrinktighten

3. Extend over an area or time B1 formal

   To cover or reach across a distance or period of time.

   • The forest stretches for miles to the north.
   • The project will stretch over several months.
   • Her patience was stretched to the limit.

   ruПростиратьсяesextendersefrs'étendre surdeSich erstreckenptEstender-sezh延伸arامتداد المسافة أو الزمن

   Synonymes: continuecoverextendlastrangereachspanspread

   Antonymes: compressconstrictcontractshorten

4. Exceed limits B2 informal

   To push something beyond its normal or reasonable limits.

   • He stretched the truth when he said he had met the president.
   • The budget is already stretched thin this month.
   • Don't stretch the rules too far.

   ruПревышать пределыesEstirar (más allá de los límites)frdépasser les limitesdeGrenzen überschreitenptUltrapassar limiteszh超出限度arتجاوز الحدود

   Synonymes: overextendoverstretchpushstraintax

   Antonymes: limitrestrain

• stretched past participle
• stretched past simple
• stretching present participle
• stretches third person singular

Variantes phrasal: stretch alongstretch out