extender

/ɛksˈtɛndər/

Definitions

1. noun

A device or tool that extends or lengthens something, such as a phone extender or a cordless phone base station with a longer cord.

“The laptop stand has an extender for adjusting the monitor height.”

2. verb

To extend or lengthen something, such as a building or a piece of furniture.

“The designer plans to extend the living room by adding a large patio.”

3. verb

To provide an additional facility or service to something, such as a phone or a computer.

“The new software allows users to extend the capabilities of their current systems.”

4. noun

A means of prolonging or extending the life or effectiveness of something, such as a medication or a product.

“The new formula for the shampoo extender will keep hair clean for longer.”

5. noun

A person or thing that extends or prolongs the life or effectiveness of something.

“The company hired a team of experts to serve as a software extender.”

Synonyms

  • expander
  • extender tool
  • lengthener
  • prolonger

Antonyms

  • compressor
  • reducer
  • shortener