extension
gb/ɪkstˈɛnʃən/ us/ɪkstˈɛnʃən/
B1
English
~ 2200
haladék, határidő-hosszabbítás, hozzátoldott rész, hosszabbító, póthaj, fájlkiterjesztés, kiterjesztés, mellék, mellékszám
NOUN
B1
1
haladék
B2
Usage pattern:
grant [someone] an extension
The professor gave me a one-week extension on my essay.
A professzor egy hét haladékot adott a beadandóm leadására.
We requested an extension for the project deadline.
Határidő-hosszabbítást kértünk a projekthez.
You can apply for an extension if you need more time to file your taxes.
Learner examples
I got an extension for my homework.
Haladékot kaptam a házi feladatom leadására.
She asked for an extension to finish the job.
Haladékot kért, hogy befejezhesse a munkát.
We need an extension to complete the work.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'extension' with 'expansion' — 'extension' is about extra time or length, while 'expansion' is about becoming bigger or wider.
Meaning
Extra time given
Collocations
grant an extension
|apply for an extension
|deadline extension
|request an extension
Synonyms
prolongation (More formal and less common than 'extension'.)
|
continuation (Focuses on something continuing rather than extra time being officially granted.)
Antonyms
termination (Refers to ending something, the opposite of allowing more time.)
Themes
business
|education
|daily life
|time
|work
Definition
Extra time that is given after the first time limit is over.
An additional period of time granted beyond the original limit or deadline.
NOUN
B1
2
Usage pattern:
an extension to [something]
They built a new extension to the kitchen.
Új részt építettek hozzá a konyhához.
I bought a hair extension for the wedding.
Vettem póthajat az esküvőre.
We used an extension cord to connect the lamp.
Learner examples
The house has a new extension.
A háznak van egy új hozzáépített része.
I need an extension cord for my computer.
Hosszabbítóra van szükségem a számítógépemhez.
She wore a hair extension.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'extension' (adding length) with 'annex' (a separate building or section).
Meaning
Added length or part
Collocations
hair extension
|building extension
|extension cord
Synonyms
addition (General term for something added; not specific to length.)
Antonyms
shortening (The act of making something shorter, opposite of adding length.)
Themes
construction
|technology
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Something that you add to make something longer or bigger.
A part that is attached or added to increase the length, size, or reach of something.
NOUN
B2
TECHNICAL
3
kiterjesztés
B2
The file has a .pdf extension.
A fájl .pdf kiterjesztésű.
Change the file extension to .txt before uploading.
Feltöltés előtt módosítsd a fájl kiterjesztését .txt-re.
Some programs cannot open files with that extension.
Learner examples
This file has a .jpg extension.
Ez a fájl .jpg kiterjesztésű.
What is the extension of this file?
Mi ennek a fájlnak a kiterjesztése?
I changed the file extension to .docx.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'extension' with 'attachment' in computing; they are different concepts.
Meaning
File type suffix
Collocations
file extension
|.jpg extension
|.docx extension
Synonyms
suffix (In computing, can mean the same as 'extension', but also used in linguistics.)
Themes
technology
|communication
Definition
Letters at the end of a file name that tell you the kind of file it is.
A group of letters at the end of a computer filename that shows what type of file it is.
NOUN
B1
4
mellék
B1
mellékszám
B2
Please dial extension 302 for customer service.
Az ügyfélszolgálathoz kérjük, tárcsázza a 302-es melléket.
He works in HR; his extension is 215.
A HR-osztályon dolgozik; a melléke 215.
I was transferred to another extension.
Learner examples
Please call me at extension 105.
Kérem, hívjon a 105-ös melléken.
Her office has its own extension.
Az irodájának saját melléke van.
You can reach him on extension 302.
Meaning
Internal phone line
Collocations
call an extension
|dial an extension number
Synonyms
branch line (More technical and less common term for internal phone line.)
Themes
communication
|work
Definition
An extra phone line in the same building as the main phone line.
A telephone line connected to a main line within the same building, often with its own number.
Grammar
Dictionary form
extension
IPA
GB/ɪkstˈɛnʃən/
US/ɪkstˈɛnʃən/
Syllables & stress
ex - ten - sion (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ten)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: extension
- Plural: extension, extensions
Word family
Forms
extensions
noun
Core family
Related words
extent
noun B1
extendable
adjective
Advanced or less common
extensible
adjective
extensibility
noun
Expressions
get an extension
1/ɡˈɛt ən ɪkstˈɛnʃən/
fixed phrase
Receive more time allowed
To be given more time to do something after the original deadline.
Examples
- I managed to get an extension on my rent payment.
- She got an extension for her visa application.
hair extensions
1/hˈɛɹ ɪkstˈɛnʃənz/
fixed phrase
Added hair pieces for length/volume
Pieces of hair that are added to your own hair to make it longer or thicker.
Examples
- She wore hair extensions for her wedding day.
- Hair extensions can be made from real or synthetic hair.
extension cord
1/ɪkstˈɛnʃən kˈɔɹd/
fixed phrase
Electrical cable extender
A long wire with plugs that lets you bring electricity to a place farther away.
Examples
- We used an extension cord to plug in the lights outside.
- We used an extension cord to hang lights in the garden.
- The vacuum cleaner couldn't reach without an extension cord.
- The fan wouldn’t reach the bed, so she plugged it into an extension cord.
- Make sure the extension cord is rated for outdoor use.