引き伸ばす

ひきのばす

to stretch larger; to enlarge (photos); to delay (e.g. the end of a meeting)

common word Also written 引き延ばす、引き延す、引延ばす、引延す、引き伸す、引伸ばす、引伸す、引きのばす

Meaning

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to stretch larger
v5svt
to enlarge (photos)
v5svt
to delay (e.g. the end of a meeting)

Example sentences

彼は演説を引き延ばして時を稼ごうとした。

He tried to gain time by making a longer speech.
彼はその手紙の返事を引き延ばした。

He delayed answering the letter.