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to grow long (e.g. hair, nails)
to lengthen; to extend; to stretch
to reach out; to hold out
to straighten; to smooth out
to spread evenly (dough, cream, etc.)
to dilute; to thin out
to postpone
to prolong
to strengthen; to develop; to expand
彼女は長い間、髪の毛を伸ばしている。
She has been growing her hair out for a long time.
ゴムを引っ張って伸ばして遊んでいる。
They are playing by stretching and pulling the rubber.
彼は夏休みの間に髪を伸ばした。
He grew out his hair during summer break.