extend

to make something longer or to become longer

alargar, prolongar, extenderse

• extend sth by/to a length/duration

Collocations extend the deadline · extend an offer

• The company has extended its warranty period.

  La empresa ha prolongado el período de garantía.

to reach or stretch out to a place, especially over a distance

alcanzar, extenderse hasta

• extend sth to somewhere

Collocations extend an offer to a wider audience · extend credit terms to customers

• The road extends for miles into the countryside.

  La carretera se extiende por kilómetros en el campo.

to apply or be applied to a situation, especially one that is not usual or expected

aplicar, extenderse a

• extend sth to a situation

Collocations extend the rules to all employees · extend an offer to new customers

• The policy extends to all members of staff.

  La política se aplica a todos los miembros del personal.

to pay for something, especially when it is not usual or expected to be paid for

pagar por, cubrir los costos de

• extend sth to a situation

Collocations extend the benefits package · extend health insurance coverage

• The company extends its health insurance to part-time workers.

  La empresa cubre los costos de la cobertura médica para trabajadores a tiempo parcial.

to invite someone to stay or spend time with you, especially for longer than usual

invitar a pasar más tiempo, extender la invitación

• extend an invitation to someone

Collocations extend an invitation to stay longer · extend a dinner invitation

• They extended their invitation for us to visit them next week.

  Extendieron su invitación para que nos visitaran la próxima semana.

to bend or stretch something, especially a part of your body

estirar, extender (el brazo)

• extend sth

Collocations extend an arm or leg · extend a finger

• She extended her hand to shake mine.

  Ella extendió su mano para estrechar la mía.

to offer something, especially help or support

ofrecer, extender una ayuda

• extend an offer of sth

Collocations extend a helping hand · extend financial support

• The charity extended its help to those in need.

  La caridad extendió su ayuda a aquellos que lo necesitaban.

to adjust or change something, especially the position of something

ajustar, ajustar la posición de algo

• extend sth

Collocations extend a seat backrest · extend a table leg

• The chair can be extended to fit different body sizes.

  La silla se puede ajustar para adaptarse a diferentes tamaños corporales.