to go on (being, doing, something)

persist, carry on

a kind of large waterbird with long legs and neck

extend, elongate

to make (something) longer (in space or time)

make larger, longer

to (try to) persuade (a person) to do something wrong or foolish; to attract (a person) to have or do something

lure, entice

to take a plug out and so stop the supply of electricity to (an electrical apparatus)

pierce to drain

to twist, squeeze, (something)

twist, contort