Hledat
to extend
01
rozšířit, prodloužit
to enlarge or lengthen something
Transitive: to extend sth
Example
She extends her hand for a friendly handshake.
Ona rozšíří svou ruku pro přátelský stisk ruky.
The construction workers are extending the road to improve traffic flow.
Stavební dělníci rozšířují silnici, aby zlepšili plynulost dopravy.
Example
The road extends for miles through the desert, disappearing into the horizon.
The forest extends as far as the eye can see, with towering trees reaching toward the sky.
03
rozšířit, poskytnout
to offer, grant, or give something to someone
Ditransitive: to extend an offer to sb
Example
The company extended a job offer to the qualified candidate after a successful interview.
The university extended scholarships to exceptional students based on their academic achievements.
04
podat, nabídnout
to hold out and offer something to someone
Transitive: to extend sth | to extend sth to sb
Example
She extended her hand in greeting to welcome the new colleague to the team.
The waiter extended the menu towards the patrons, inviting them to make their selections.
Example
The hotel manager extended a warm welcome to the guests as they arrived.
The company extended an invitation to the conference to all employees interested in professional development.
06
prolongovat, rozšířit
to prolong the duration or lifespan of something
Transitive: to extend the lifespan of something
Example
The scientist 's breakthrough discovery could extend the lifespan of patients with terminal illnesses.
Regular maintenance can extend the life of your car, preventing costly repairs and breakdowns.
07
rozšiřovat se na, platit pro
to apply to or include someone within a particular scope, range, or group
Intransitive: to extend to sb
Example
The scholarship program extends to students from low-income families who demonstrate academic excellence.
The benefits package extends to all full-time employees.
08
rozšířit se, prodloužit se
to spread outward from a central point and reach a wider area
Intransitive: to extend somewhere | to extend to a direction
Example
As the wildfire raged on, it extended rapidly across the forest, engulfing trees and vegetation in its path.
The urban sprawl extended outward from the downtown core.
09
rozšířit, prodloužit
to increase the volume or quantity of something by adding a cheaper substance or modifier
Transitive: to extend a substance
Example
The baker extended the cake batter by adding additional flour.
Some manufacturers extend ground meat with fillers such as breadcrumbs or soy protein to lower production costs.
10
prodloužit, odložit
to prolong or defer the time of payment of a debt or obligation
Transitive: to extend a time period
Example
The bank agreed to extend the repayment period of the loan to help the borrower manage their financial difficulties.
The utility company offers options to extend the due date for bill payments for customers experiencing financial hardship.
11
rozšířit, prodloužit
to make someone or something exert their maximum effort or stretch their capabilities to the fullest
Transitive: to extend sb/sth | to extend oneself
Example
Facing tough competition, the athlete extended herself, giving her all in the final sprint to the finish line.
The coach extended the team during practice, pushing them to their limits to improve their performance.
12
prodloužit, natáhnout
to straighten or stretch out the body or a limb to its maximum length
Transitive: to extend the body or a limb
Example
After a long day at the desk, she decided to extend her legs and relax on the couch.
The yoga instructor instructed the class to extend their arms overhead in a full stretch.
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