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Meaning of stretch out | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. To lie fully extended.
  2. To extend (something) fully, in space, time or use.
  3. To stretch (something or oneself) (To extend one’s limbs or another part of the body in order to improve the elasticity of one's muscles).

Equivalents

Examples

“My cat likes stretching out in front of the fire.”
“You have to stretch your presentation out another two minutes.”
“Please don't stretch out your sweater by pulling it on and off carelessly.”
“We need to stretch the water supply out as long as we can.”
“You should stretch out your leg.”
“I need to stretch out or I'll be sore later.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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