Meaning ofstretchin English

Verb

1. to lengthen by pulling something
   The athlete will stretch the rubber band to its limit.
2. to expand or elongate something
   The company will stretch its resources to meet the demand.
3. to extend physically; between limits
   The fabric will stretch when it gets wet.
4. to use resources efficiently; extend limits
   The team will stretch their budget to complete the project.
5. to exaggerate; make something inaccurate
   The politician was accused of trying to stretch the truth.
6. to pull something tight; tightly
   She had to stretch the rope tightly around the package.
7. to reach a limit point
   The material will stretch to its breaking point.
8. to extend limbs for flexibility
   After the long flight, she likes to stretch her arms and legs.
9. to greatly demand or strain resources; test limits
   The new project will stretch the company's finances to the limit.