stretch out
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle out
Meanings
Rest with your body fully extended
Why “out”? Something spreads, grows, or extends beyond its first size, shape, or path.
“He stretched out on the sofa.”
“She stretched out on the grass.”
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branch out
Same out pattern: expansion
Start doing something new or different; (of a road, river or organisation) Divide into paths that move in different directions; Become independent and start your own business or project
drag out
Same out pattern: expansion
Make something last longer than necessary
fill out
Same out pattern: expansion
Complete a form by writing in the required information; Become rounder or more developed in shape; Add details to make something more complete
piece out
Same out pattern: expansion
Make something larger or complete by adding pieces or extra material
spread out
Same out pattern: expansion
Extend over a wide area
strike out
Same out pattern: expansion
Begin an independent course of action, especially in life or career
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