stretching

• Descreve algo que se estende ou pode ser estendido em comprimento ou volume; também usado para descrever uma tarefa ou exigência difícil ou que exige esforço.

Describes something that extends or is capable of being extended in length or scope; also used to describe a task or requirement that is demanding or challenging.

1. Extending in lengthB1formal

   That extends or is capable of being extended in length or width.

   Esticável

   • The stretching road seemed to go on forever.
   • She wore a pair of stretching yoga pants.
   • The stretching branches of the tree reached across the garden.

   Sinônimoselasticexpandableextendableextensiblestretchable

   Antônimoscompressingshorteningshrinking

2. Demanding or taxingB2informal

   Requiring great effort or strain; challenging.

   Exigente

   • The final exam was a stretching test of our knowledge.
   • This project is a stretching assignment for the new team.
   • His stretching schedule left him exhausted.

   Sinônimosarduouschallengingdemandingexactinggruelingpunishingrigorousstrenuoustaxingtestingtoughtrying

   Antônimoseasylightrelaxingundemanding

• Substantivo que designa a ação ou a prática de esticar os membros ou o corpo ao máximo, geralmente para melhorar a flexibilidade, preparar-se para a atividade física ou como forma de exercício.

A noun referring to the act or practice of extending one's limbs or body to its full length, typically to improve flexibility or prepare for physical activity.

incontável

1. Physical exerciseA2formalsport

   The activity of extending the body or limbs to improve flexibility and reduce muscle tension.

   Alongamento

   • She does stretching every morning before her run.
   • Stretching helps prevent injuries during workouts.
   • The coach led the team through a series of stretching exercises.

2. Act of extendingB1formal

   The action of making something longer or wider by pulling or expanding it.

   Estiramento

   • The stretching of the fabric caused it to tear.
   • Continuous stretching of the rubber band weakened it.
   • The stretching of the canvas required careful handling.

   Sinônimosdilationdistensionelongationexpansionextensionpullstraintug

   Antônimoscompressioncontractionshorteningshrinking

• Verbo 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.

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.

1. Extend physicallyA2formal

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

   Esticar-se

   • 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.

   Sinônimoselongateextendreachstraighten

   Antônimosbendcompresscontractcurlfold

2. Make longer or widerA2formal

   To pull something so that it becomes longer or wider.

   Esticar

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

   Sinônimosdraw outelongateexpandextendlengthenpull outwiden

   Antônimoscompresscontractshortenshrinktighten

3. Extend over an area or timeB1formal

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

   Estender-se

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

   Sinônimoscontinuecoverextendlastrangereachspanspread

   Antônimoscompressconstrictcontractshorten

4. Exceed limitsB2informal

   To push something beyond its normal or reasonable limits.

   Ultrapassar limites

   • 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.

   Sinônimosoverextendoverstretchpushstraintax

   Antônimoslimitrestrain

Variantes phrasalstretch alongstretch out