простира́ться — meaning in English

English meaning

• extend verb To make something longer, larger, or last for more time.
• run verb To move quickly on foot, faster than walking.
• sprawl verb To sit or lie with the arms and legs spread out carelessly.
• stretch verb To pull or extend something so it becomes longer or tighter.

Senses

простира́ться is used for these senses in English:

• extend (intransitive) To possess a certain extent; to cover an amount of space.
• go back (intransitive) To return to a place or state after having been there at a previous time.
• run (intransitive) To extend in space or through a range (often with a measure phrase).
• sprawl To spread out in a disorderly fashion; to straggle.
• stretch (intransitive) To extend physically, especially from limit point to limit point.
• stretch out (intransitive) To lie fully extended.

extend — full definition

1. verb To make something longer, larger, or last for more time.
2. verb To stretch out a limb or part of the body.
3. verb To offer or give something, such as an invitation or thanks.

run — full definition

1. verb To move quickly on foot, faster than walking.
2. verb To manage or be in charge of something.
3. verb To operate or function, especially of a machine, program, or system.
4. verb To flow, as a liquid does.
5. noun An act of running.

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