Relengthen

Relengthen is a term that can be used to describe the act of making something longer again, or extending its duration. This can apply to a variety of contexts, from physical objects to abstract concepts. For instance, a broken piece of material might be relengthened through repair or splicing, rejoining it to its original or an extended length. In a more figurative sense, a scheduled event or activity could be relengthened if its timeframe is expanded or delayed. This could happen due to unforeseen circumstances, a desire for more thorough completion, or simply a change in plans. The concept of relengthening implies a return to a state of greater length or duration after a period of being shorter or having a reduced timeframe. It is the opposite of shortening or curtailing. The specific method or reason for relengthening would depend entirely on the nature of what is being extended.