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- DictionaryEx·pand/ikˈspand/
verb
- 1. become or make larger or more extensive: "their business expanded into other hotels and properties"
1. : to open out : spread. 2. : to increase in extent, number, volume, or scope. 3. : to speak or write fully or in detail. expanded on the theme. 4. : to feel generous or optimistic. expandability.
EXPAND meaning: 1. to increase in size, number, or importance, or to make something increase in this way: 2. to…. Learn more.
Expand can describe the increasing size of something in height, width, length, scope, boundary, or any other measurable unit of size, as when you expand an app menu by clicking on a down arrow. To expand can also mean to stretch out or unfold, such as when a bird expands its wings when it gets ready to fly.
EXPAND definition: 1. to increase in size, number, or importance, or to make something increase in this way: 2. to…. Learn more.
to increase or grow in extent, bulk, scope, etc.: Most metals expand with heat. The mind expands with experience. to spread out; unfold; develop: The buds had not yet expanded. to express something more fully or in greater detail (usually followed by on or upon ): to expand on a statement.
The verb expand means to make something bigger or wider. It might refer to something concrete, as when you blow into a balloon and make it expand, or something more abstract, as when you study to expand your mind.
expand. [intransitive, transitive] to become greater in size, number or importance; to make something greater in size, number or importance. Metals expand when they are heated. Student numbers are expanding rapidly. A child's vocabulary expands through reading.
[intransitive, transitive] to become greater in size, number, or importance; to make something greater in size, number, or importance Metals expand when they are heated. Student numbers are expanding rapidly. A child's vocabulary expands through reading.
To increase the size, volume, quantity, or scope of; enlarge. Expanded her store by adding a second room. To enlarge upon (a topic, idea, etc.); develop in detail. To open (something) up or out; spread out. The bird expanded its wings and flew off.
1. To become greater in size, volume, quantity, or scope: Air expands when heated. This critic's influence is expanding. 2. To speak or write at length or in detail: expand on a favorite topic. 3. To open up or out; unfold: The chair expands to form a daybed.
