What does "extended" mean?

1. (lasting longer) lasting for a longer time than originally planned or expected. 2. (stretched out) pulled out to its full length or straightened. 3. (large scope) covering a wide range of things or including many people.

extended

adj.

US //ɪkˈstɛndəd// UK //ɛkstˈɛndɪd// ex·tend·ed

1 lasting longer (adj.)
B2 Upper Intermediate

lasting for a longer time than originally planned or expected.

lasting longer than the standard or expected duration; protracted.

Example

The store decided to offer extended hours during the busy holiday season.

Example

The committee granted an extended deadline for the research proposal, acknowledging the unforeseen delays caused by the laboratory renovation.
- brief
- shortened
2 stretched out (adj.)
B2 Upper Intermediate

pulled out to its full length or straightened.

fully stretched out or straightened; often used of limbs or mechanical parts.

Example

The cat lay on the rug with its front paws extended.

Example

The gymnast maintained an extended posture throughout the routine, ensuring every movement met the judges' strict requirements for form.
- outstretched
- elongated
- retracted
- bent

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3 large scope (adj.)
B2 Upper Intermediate

covering a wide range of things or including many people.

comprehensive in scope or including a wide variety of elements.

Example

She has an extended family with many cousins living in the same city.

Example

The textbook provides an extended analysis of the economic factors that led to the industrial revolution.
- limited
- narrow