extension

Definition

Examples

Please dial extension 204 to reach the accounting department.

Word Family

Synonyms

• postponementtime during which some action is awaited
• expansionthe act of increasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope
• prolongationthe act of prolonging something

Collocations

• Easy request a deadline extension
  to request a deadline extension, meaning to express the need or desire for; ask for
• Medium telephone extension number
  to telephone extension number, meaning to get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone
• Hard grant an extension of lease
  to grant an extension of lease, meaning to let have
• Very Hard extension of judicial jurisdiction
  describing extension of judicial jurisdiction (a mutually agreed delay in the date set for the completion of a job or payment of a debt)