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Definition expand in British English

expand verb

verb
/ɪkˈspænd/
1

to become larger in size and fill more space

Example

The water froze inside the pipe, causing it to expand and burst.

Example

We live in an expanding universe.

Synonyms and related words
grow expand swell
1.1

to make something become larger in size and fill more space

Example

We plan to expand the pub by adding a family room.

Synonyms and related words
enlarge maximize scale up
Example

Britain's universities expanded at an unprecedented rate at the end of the 20th century.

Example

the rapidly expanding IT sector

Example

The group has expanded into Germany.

Synonyms and related words
account after hours asset
2.1

to make a business, organization, or activity do this

Example

The EU could be expanded to include former communist countries.

Synonyms and related words
account after hours asset
3

to talk or write more about something, adding more details or information

Example

I refuse to expand any further on my earlier statement.

Synonyms and related words
explain define put across
4

to open something that is folded

Example

The hawk expanded its wings and soared into the sky.

Synonyms and related words
spread out disperse fan out
5

to write an expression in a longer form

Synonyms and related words
calculate count estimate
Definition expand in British English