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to widen
01
volviéndose ancho
to become wider or broader in dimension, extent, or scope
Intransitive
Example
The river widens as it flows towards the sea.
The gap between the two buildings has widened over the years.
02
amplificar, ensanchar
to make something broader or larger in extent or scope
Transitive: to widen a surface or passage
Example
The city council decided to widen the road to accommodate increasing traffic flow.
El ayuntamiento decidió ensanchar la carretera para acomodar el aumento del flujo de tráfico.
The contractor widened the doorway to allow for wheelchair accessibility.
El contratista ensanchó la puerta para permitir el acceso en silla de ruedas.
03
ensanchar, ampliar
to adjust or alter clothes to a larger size to accommodate changes in body size or shape
Transitive: to widen clothes
Example
The tailor widened the waistband of the trousers to provide a more comfortable fit for the client.
El sastre ensanchó la cintura de los pantalones para proporcionar un ajuste más cómodo al cliente.
The seamstress widened the dress at the hips to allow for more freedom of movement while dancing.
La costurera ensanchó el vestido en las caderas para permitir más libertad de movimiento al bailar.
04
ampliar, ensanchar
to expand or broaden something in scope, range, or area
Transitive: to widen sth
Example
The company plans to widen its market reach by expanding into new territories.
La empresa planea ensanchar su alcance en el mercado al expandirse a nuevos territorios.
The government aims to widen access to education by implementing inclusive policies.
El gobierno tiene como objetivo ampliar el acceso a la educación mediante la implementación de políticas inclusivas.
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