extension

[ɪkˈstɛnʃən]

extension Definition

• 1. a part that is added to something to enlarge or prolong it
• 2. the action of extending or the state of being extended
• 3. a telephone number extension

Using extension: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "extension" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The university has plans for a new extension to the library.

• Example

  The extension of the deadline was a relief to many students.

• Example

  I need to call the IT department to get an extension on my project.

• Example

  My phone number extension is 1234.

extension Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for extension

• expansion
• enlargement
• prolongation
• continuation
• addition

Antonyms for extension

• shortening
• reduction

Idioms Using extension

• give someone the extension

  to grant someone an extension of time to complete a task or project

  Example

  The professor gave me the extension I needed to finish my paper.

• go to great lengths

  to put in a lot of effort or take extreme measures to achieve something

  Example

  He went to great lengths to impress his boss.

• take something to the next level

  to improve or intensify something, often by adding new elements or increasing its scope

  Example

  We need to take our marketing strategy to the next level if we want to stay competitive.

Phrases with extension

• file extension

  a group of letters occurring after a period in a file name, indicating the format of the file

  Example

  The file extension '.doc' indicates that the file is a Microsoft Word document.

• hair extension

  a length of real or synthetic hair that is attached to a person's own hair to make it look longer or fuller

  Example

  She got hair extensions for her wedding day.

• extension cord

  a flexible electrical cable with a plug at one end and one or more sockets at the other end, used to connect electrical devices together

  Example

  I need to use an extension cord to reach the outlet.

Origins of extension

from Latin 'extendere', meaning 'to stretch out'

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Summary: extension in Brief

The term 'extension' [ɪkˈstɛnʃən] refers to adding or prolonging something, such as a building or a deadline. It can also refer to a telephone number extension. 'Extension' extends into phrases like 'file extension,' which refers to the format of a computer file, and idioms like 'go to great lengths,' which means to put in a lot of effort. Other idioms include 'take something to the next level,' which means to improve or intensify something.