Kiterjeszteni

Kiterjeszteni is a Hungarian verb meaning to extend, widen, or broaden something beyond its original limits. It can refer to physical expansion (territory or borders), temporal extension (deadlines or validity periods), or the broadening of scope, influence, or capabilities. The prefix ki- conveys outward movement, while terjeszt (to spread) lies at the root of the concept.

Etymology and forms: The verb is formed from the root terjeszt and the prefix ki-, creating an action that causes outward extension. The related noun is kiterjesztés (extension, expansion). Adjective forms include kiterjesztett (extended) and kiterjeszthető (extendable). In usage, kiterjeszteni is transitive and requires a direct object describing what is being extended.

Usage and examples: In everyday language, kiterjeszteni is used for time, space, and concept. Examples include extending a deadline (határidő kiterjesztése), extending borders or influence (határok vagy befolyás kiterjesztése), and expanding the scope of a policy or project (a projekthez/szabályhoz kötődő hatókör kiterjesztése). In legal or organizational contexts, it can denote increasing the duration, reach, or applicability of rules and agreements. It is often contrasted with szűkíteni (to narrow) or korlátozni (to limit).

See also: related terms include bővíteni (to broaden/add), kibővíteni (to extend or expand), and kiterjesztés (extension). In technical contexts, kiterjesztés is commonly used to refer to extension in the sense of enlarging a parameter, range, or file extension.