Stretch out

verb

To extend body or limbs to full length.

After a long day at work, she needed to stretch out on the sofa for a while.
Visual representation of "stretch out" - To extend body or limbs to full length

Often appears as...

  • stretch out on a sofa
  • stretch out in bed
verb

To make something last longer than necessary.

He stretched out the meeting to avoid returning to his desk.
Visual representation of "stretch out" - To make something last longer than necessary

Often appears as...

  • stretch out a meeting
  • stretch out an explanation
verb

To expand or extend.

The fields stretched out as far as the eye could see.
Visual representation of "stretch out" - To expand or extend

Often appears as...

  • stretch out across
  • stretch out below
verb

To wear items of clothing in order to make them looser.

I need to stretch out these new jeans as they are too tight.
Visual representation of "stretch out" - To wear items of clothing in order to make them looser

Often appears as...

  • stretch out jeans
  • stretch out shoes

Usage tips

Colloquial

verb

To extend body or limbs to full length.

After a long day at work, she needed to stretch out on the sofa for a while.
Visual representation of "stretch out" - To extend body or limbs to full length

Often appears as...

  • stretch out on a sofa
  • stretch out in bed
verb

To make something last longer than necessary.

He stretched out the meeting to avoid returning to his desk.
Visual representation of "stretch out" - To make something last longer than necessary

Often appears as...

  • stretch out a meeting
  • stretch out an explanation
verb

To expand or extend.

The fields stretched out as far as the eye could see.
Visual representation of "stretch out" - To expand or extend

Often appears as...

  • stretch out across
  • stretch out below
verb

To wear items of clothing in order to make them looser.

I need to stretch out these new jeans as they are too tight.
Visual representation of "stretch out" - To wear items of clothing in order to make them looser

Often appears as...

  • stretch out jeans
  • stretch out shoes

Usage tips

Colloquial

Definition 1 of 4
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Physical Relaxation

Used when someone wants to fully relax their body after tiredness or stress.

Illustration for Physical Relaxation
Traveling made me so stiff; I can't wait to stretch out on my bed.
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Spacious Area

Implies there's enough room to extend one's body without restrictions.

Illustration for Spacious Area
Her new apartment is huge; you can stretch out anywhere.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Physical Relaxation

Used when someone wants to fully relax their body after tiredness or stress.

Illustration for Physical Relaxation
Traveling made me so stiff; I can't wait to stretch out on my bed.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Spacious Area

Implies there's enough room to extend one's body without restrictions.

Illustration for Spacious Area
Her new apartment is huge; you can stretch out anywhere.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Physical Relaxation

Used when someone wants to fully relax their body after tiredness or stress.

Illustration for Physical Relaxation
Traveling made me so stiff; I can't wait to stretch out on my bed.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Spacious Area

Implies there's enough room to extend one's body without restrictions.

Illustration for Spacious Area
Her new apartment is huge; you can stretch out anywhere.
Visual representation of the word "Stretch out"

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