expand
ex
ˈɪks
iks
pand
pænd
pānd
British pronunciation
/ɪkˈspænd/

Definition & Meaning of "expand"in English

to expand
01

to become something greater in quantity, importance, or size

Intransitive
to expand definition and meaning
example
Examples
The company 's operations expanded rapidly, opening new branches in multiple cities.
02

to increase the size, number, importance, or value of something

Transitive: to expand sth
example
Examples
The company regularly expands its product offerings to reach a broader market.
03

to spread out or stretch in various directions

Intransitive
example
Examples
The foam mattress expanded to its full size after being removed from its packaging.
04

to provide additional details, elaborations, or explanations to an account or idea

Transitive: to expand on an account or idea
example
Examples
The lecturer expanded on the key concepts introduced in the previous class, providing further examples and clarifications.
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