Szukaj
to extend
01
rozszerzać, wydłużać
to enlarge or lengthen something
Transitive: to extend sth
Example
She extends her hand for a friendly handshake.
The city council plans to extend the park by adding more green space.
Example
The river extends through the valley, carving a path between the mountains.
The road extends for miles through the desert, disappearing into the horizon.
The beach extends along the coastline, offering miles of sandy shoreline for visitors to enjoy.
03
rozszerzyć, zaoferować
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.
The charity extended financial assistance to families affected by the natural disaster.
04
wyciągnąć, ofiarować
to hold out and offer something to someone
Transitive: to extend sth | to extend sth to sb
Example
The host extended a plate of appetizers to the guests as they entered the party.
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 airline extended an apology to passengers affected by the flight delay, offering vouchers for future travel.
The company extended an invitation to the conference to all employees interested in professional development.
06
przedłużać, poszerzać
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.
Planting drought-resistant crops can extend the growing season in arid regions, increasing agricultural productivity.
07
rozszerzać się na, obejmować
to apply to or include someone within a particular scope, range, or group
Intransitive: to extend to sb
08
rozszerzać, rozprzestrzeniać
to spread outward from a central point and reach a wider area
Intransitive: to extend somewhere | to extend to a direction
Example
The urban sprawl extended outward from the downtown core.
As the wildfire raged on, it extended rapidly across the forest, engulfing trees and vegetation in its path.
The vines extended across the garden, covering the trellis with lush green foliage.
09
rozszerzać, zwiększać
to increase the volume or quantity of something by adding a cheaper substance or modifier
Transitive: to extend a substance
Example
Some manufacturers extend ground meat with fillers such as breadcrumbs or soy protein to lower production costs.
The contractor extended the paint by diluting it with water.
To increase profit margins, some coffee sellers extend their blends with cheaper beans or additives like chicory.
10
wydłużyć, odroczyć
to prolong or defer the time of payment of a debt or obligation
Transitive: to extend a time period
Example
The credit card issuer extended the grace period for payment of the outstanding balance.
The mortgage lender agreed to extend the term of the mortgage to lower the monthly payments for the homeowner.
The utility company offers options to extend the due date for bill payments for customers experiencing financial hardship.
11
rozszerzyć, dać z siebie maksimum
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
The leader extended the workforce by delegating responsibilities and encouraging collaboration.
The coach extended the team during practice, pushing them to their limits to improve their performance.
The project deadline was extended, prompting the team to extend themselves and work overtime to meet it.
12
rozciągać, wydłużać
to straighten or stretch out the body or a limb to its maximum length
Transitive: to extend the body or a limb
Example
The dancer extended her leg in a high kick, displaying her agility and precision.
The yoga instructor instructed the class to extend their arms overhead in a full stretch.
The therapist guided the patient to extend their arm fully to measure their range of motion.
Przykład
She extends her hand for a friendly handshake.
The city council plans to extend the park by adding more green space.
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