Stretch away from (someone or something) phrase informal
Used to say that something extends or expands outward or away from someone or something.
Seen from above, the forest stretched away from me for miles and miles.
Said to mean that you extend something outward or away (from someone or something).
Min stretched the dog away from her baby to prevent it from biting her.
Used to say that you transport someone away from in a stretcher.
Hundreds of people are stretching victims away from the fire.
1. To stretch or lengthen something, usually a string or cord of some type
2. To extend, postpone, or make longer than it usually would