Verb (1-dan, intransitive)
1. to stretch; to extend; to lengthen; to grow (of hair, height, grass, etc.)
少し髪が伸びているだろうか。I wonder if my hair has grown a little.
2. to straighten out; to be flattened; to become smooth
3. to spread (of paint, cream, etc.)
4. to stretch out (e.g. of a hand); to extend
そのとき、横から手が伸びてきてマイクを奪われた。At that moment, a hand reached out from the side and snatched the microphone.
5. to lose elasticity; to become slack; to become soggy (e.g. of noodles)
6. to make progress; to develop; to expand; to increase; to improve
これからどんどん伸びるだろう。It will surely grow rapidly from now on.
7. to be exhausted; to get groggy; to be stunned (by a blow); to pass out; to collapse
彼は廊下で伸びてるはずだ。He should be lying knocked out in the hallway.
8. to be prolonged (of a meeting, life span, etc.); to be extended (e.g. of a deadline); to lengthen (e.g. of the days)
彼は多少、寿命が延びただけだと話していた。He said that his life had only been extended a little.
9. to be postponed; to be delayed; to be put off
また結婚式が延びちゃった。The wedding got postponed again.
10. to gain traction (of an online post, video, etc.); to get views; to perform well