to stretch / to lengthen
verb/ɐlõˈɡaɾ/medium
a·lon·gar
Definition
1. To make longer; to stretch. 2. (Sports) To perform muscle stretching exercises. 3. To extend in time.
It's important to stretch well before starting to run.
The architect suggested lengthening the room to gain more space.
Common collocations
to stretch musclesto lengthen the deadline
Etymology
Do latim 'allongare'.