expand

//ɪkˈspænd//
B2Frequency Level 6Neutral
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Verb

expandInfinitive
expandPresent tense
expandedPast tense
expandedPast participle
expandingPresent participle
expandsThird-person singular
1

to become larger in size, volume, quantity, or scope

The company plans to expand its business into Asia.

2

to make something larger in size, volume, quantity, or scope

The company plans to expand its business into new markets.

3

to give more details or information about something

Could you expand on that point a little more?

4

to spread out or unfold

The bird expanded its wings and flew away.

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