extension
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3.7
- noun
- /ɪkˈstɛnʃən/
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prórroga
- Almost a week since the Embassy had denied my visa extension, and I'd done nothing.
- an application for extension
- grant an extension
- possible extension
He signed a contract extension like first week of Feb.
- He signed a contract extension like first week of Feb.
Examples
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And now there's an extension on Albert's return.
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The truth is I got a text saying that Yunioshi has been given a two-year extension on his contract.
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Is it possible to get an extension?
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And I got you an extension on your tax returns, but get it in next week.
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My loan agent might be willing to give me an extension.
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Granted, the compliance extension to December 2017 may help some contractors modify their cybersecurity systems.
Academic text (2017) -
Jack, you'll be happy to hear we contacted President Nixon, and he's gonna grant you an extension on your income taxes since you are most decidedly out of the country.
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The professor granted us an extension on the project deadline after we explained our situation.
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I need to apply for an extension on my loan repayment to avoid penalties.
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After discussing it with my manager, I received a two-week extension for submitting my report.
Synonyms
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6.5
An extra period of time that makes something last longer
Antonyms
Compounds
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2.5
A cable with a plug and sockets that lets you use electric devices farther from an outlet
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4.1
A college or university program that gives classes and advice to people who are not regular students
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4.1
A program from a college or university that offers courses for people who are not regular students
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Morphology
Etymology
Extension comes from the Latin parts ex- 'out' and tendere 'to stretch', so you can think of time being 'stretched out'. That is why an extension is extra time given after a deadline.