Collocations for extension - noun
1. part added to a building
ADJ.
planned, proposed | home, kitchen | one-storey, two-storey, etc.
VERB + EXTENSION
add, build
PREP.
~ to
They''re building an extension to their house.
They''re building an extension to their house.
2. extra time
ADJ.
one-week, two-year, etc.
VERB + EXTENSION
apply for, ask for, request
He''s applied for an extension of his visa.
He''s applied for an extension of his visa.
get, receive
She got an extension for writing her essay.
She got an extension for writing her essay.
give sb, grant sb
3. making sth larger/taking sth further
ADJ.
considerable, great, major, massive, significant | modest | further
This new job is a further extension of his role as a manager.
This new job is a further extension of his role as a manager.
general | gradual
a gradual extension of the powers of central government
a gradual extension of the powers of central government
hair
Hair extensions are pieces of artificial hair that are added to your hair to make it longer.
Hair extensions are pieces of artificial hair that are added to your hair to make it longer.
4. taking an argument/a situation further
ADJ.
logical, natural, obvious
The team appraisal is a logical extension of the individual appraisal interview.
The team appraisal is a logical extension of the individual appraisal interview.
PREP.
by ~
The blame lies with the teachers and, by extension, with the Education Service.
The blame lies with the teachers and, by extension, with the Education Service.