extension

A noun referring to the act of making something longer, larger, or more comprehensive, or an additional part that extends something.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее действие по удлинению, расширению или дополнению чего-либо, а также дополнительную часть, которая что-то продлевает.esSustantivo que designa la acción de alargar, ampliar o añadir algo, así como la parte adicional que prolonga o extiende algo.frNom désignant l'action d'allonger, d'étendre ou de compléter quelque chose, ainsi qu'une partie supplémentaire qui prolonge ou agrandit un ensemble.deSubstantiv, das die Handlung des Verlängerns, Erweiterns oder Ergänzens bezeichnet sowie einen zusätzlichen Teil, der etwas verlängert oder ausdehnt.ptSubstantivo que designa a ação de alongar, ampliar ou complementar algo, bem como a parte adicional que prolonga ou acrescenta algo a outra coisa.zh名词，指延长、扩展或补充某物的行为，也指起延长作用的附加部分。arاسم يدل على فعل الإطالة أو التوسيع أو الإضافة، وعلى الجزء الإضافي الذي يمد شيئًا ما أو يزيده.

1. Additional time B1 formal

   An extra period of time allowed for something to be completed.

   • The teacher gave us a one-week extension on the assignment.
   • He requested an extension for filing his taxes.
   • The deadline extension was granted due to unforeseen circumstances.

   ruПродлениеesprórrogafrProlongation de délaideVerlängerungptProrrogaçãozh延期arتمديد

   Синонимы: defermentdelayextra timemoratoriumpostponementreprievestay

2. Additional part B1 formal

   A part that is added to something to enlarge or prolong it.

   • They built an extension to their house to add a new bedroom.
   • The phone has an extension cord for reaching distant outlets.
   • The company opened a new extension of its office in the city center.

   ruПристройкаesparte añadidafrextension (partie ajoutée)deAnbauptExtensãozh附加部分arملحق

   Синонимы: add-onadditionadjunctappendageattachmentextrasupplement

3. Telephone line B1 formal

   A secondary telephone line connected to the main line.

   • Please call me on extension 204.
   • She dialed the extension number to reach the sales department.
   • The hotel room has a direct extension to room service.

   ruДобавочный номерesExtensión telefónicafrPoste téléphonique supplémentairedeNebenstelleptRamal telefônicozh分机arخط داخلي

4. Range or scope B2 formal

   The range or scope of something, such as an idea or influence.

   • The extension of the law covers all citizens.
   • The research explores the extension of human knowledge.
   • The extension of the project's impact was greater than expected.

   ruОхватesAlcance o extensiónfrPortée, étenduedeAusmaß, UmfangptAlcancezh范围arالمدى أو النطاق

   Синонимы: ambitbreadthcompassextentrangereachscopespansweep

• extensions plural form
• extensions' possessive plural form
• extension's possessive singular form