stretch out

A reduction in the delivery rate specified for a program without a reduction in the total quantity to be delivered.

Thesaurus

Verb	1.	stretch out - extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length; "Unfold the newspaper"; "stretch out that piece of cloth"; "extend the TV antenna" stretch, unfold, extend change form, change shape, deform - assume a different shape or form extend - open or straighten out; unbend; "Can we extend the legs of this dining table?"
	2.	stretch out - lie down comfortably; "To enjoy the picnic, we stretched out on the grass" stretch lie down, lie - assume a reclining position; "lie down on the bed until you feel better"
	3.	stretch out - thrust or extend out; "He held out his hand"; "point a finger"; "extend a hand"; "the bee exserted its sting" exsert, hold out, stretch forth, put out, extend hyperextend - extend a joint beyond its normal range; "Don't hyperextend your elbow" gesticulate, gesture, motion - show, express or direct through movement; "He gestured his desire to leave"
	4.	stretch out - extend one's body or limbs; "Let's stretch for a minute--we've been sitting here for over 3 hours" stretch move - move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion; "He moved his hand slightly to the right"
	5.	stretch out - stretch (the neck) so as to see better; "The women craned their necks to see the President drive by" crane stretch, extend - extend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire body; "Stretch your legs!"; "Extend your right arm above your head"