extending
verb (present participle)UK /ɪkˈstendɪŋ/
US /ɪkˈstendɪŋ/
Making something longer or bigger.
The city is extending the road to reach the new school.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Holding out your hand or arm toward someone.
She was extending her hand to greet the new student.
3. Making something last longer in time.
They are extending the deadline by one week.
4. Offering or giving something to someone.
The library is extending free help to all visitors.
5. Reaching across an area or space.
The garden is extending all the way to the river.