to stretch; to extend; to lengthen; to grow (of hair, height, grass, etc.) ; to straighten out; to be flattened; to become smooth ; to spread (of paint, cream, etc.) ; to stretch out (e.g. of a hand); to extend ; to lose elasticity; to become slack; to become soggy (e.g. of noodles) ; to make progress; to develop; to expand; to increase; to improve ; to be exhausted; to get groggy; to be stunned (by a blow); to pass out; to collapse ; to be prolonged (of a meeting, life span, etc.); to be extended (e.g. of a deadline); to lengthen (e.g. of the days) ; to be postponed; to be delayed; to be put off