lengthen out
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To become or make (something) lengthier, longer in duration or otherwise larger.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Trở nên hoặc làm cho (một thứ gì đó) dài hơn, dài hơn về thời gian hoặc lớn hơn
Machine-translated — suggest a fix
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “lengthen out” mean?
To become or make (something) lengthier, longer in duration or otherwise larger.
Is “lengthen out” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.