Pronunciation: /ɪkˈspænd/
noun the action of becoming or making larger or more extensive
A1 I need to buy an expand for my computer to add more storage space.
A2 The company plans to expand their business to new markets.
B1 The city council approved a plan to expand the public transportation system.
B2 The company's decision to expand their product line was met with great success.
C1 The government's decision to expand the military presence in the region was met with controversy.
C2 The company's strategy to expand globally required careful planning and execution.
verb to become or make larger or more extensive
A1 I want to expand my vocabulary by learning new words.
A2 She decided to expand her business by opening a second location.
B1 The company plans to expand its operations into new markets.
B2 The government is looking to expand the public transportation system.
C1 The CEO is considering ways to expand the company's global presence.
C2 The artist's work continues to expand in popularity and recognition.
formal The company plans to expand its operations to new markets next year.
informal I heard they're looking to expand the business to other cities.
slang They're gonna blow up and get big in no time.
figurative Her love for music continues to expand like a growing tree reaching for the sky.
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