Expand
verb
To become larger in size, volume, quantity, or scope.
The balloon will expand when you blow air into it.
Often appears as...
- expand rapidly
- expand gradually
verb
To increase the extent, number, volume or scope of something.
The company is looking to expand its operations overseas.
Often appears as...
- expand business
- expand production
verb
To speak or write at length or in detail.
I'll expand on this point later in my presentation.
Often appears as...
- expand on a topic
- expand on an idea
verb
To spread out; to unfold.
She expanded the map on the table.
Often appears as...
- expand the map
- expand the wings
verb
To convert a program or data in a condensed form into a detailed version.
The file will expand when you decompress it.
Often appears as...
- expand the file
- expand the data
verb
To become larger in size, volume, quantity, or scope.
The balloon will expand when you blow air into it.
Often appears as...
- expand rapidly
- expand gradually
verb
To increase the extent, number, volume or scope of something.
The company is looking to expand its operations overseas.
Often appears as...
- expand business
- expand production
verb
To speak or write at length or in detail.
I'll expand on this point later in my presentation.
Often appears as...
- expand on a topic
- expand on an idea
verb
To spread out; to unfold.
She expanded the map on the table.
Often appears as...
- expand the map
- expand the wings
verb
To convert a program or data in a condensed form into a detailed version.
The file will expand when you decompress it.
Often appears as...
- expand the file
- expand the data
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Objects
Use 'expand' for objects that physically get bigger, not for abstract growth.
The dough will expand as it proofs.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Always Visible
'Expand' can refer to things that grow in ways you can't see, like gases.
Gases expand to fill their containers.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Objects
Use 'expand' for objects that physically get bigger, not for abstract growth.
The dough will expand as it proofs.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Always Visible
'Expand' can refer to things that grow in ways you can't see, like gases.
Gases expand to fill their containers.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Objects
Use 'expand' for objects that physically get bigger, not for abstract growth.
The dough will expand as it proofs.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Always Visible
'Expand' can refer to things that grow in ways you can't see, like gases.
Gases expand to fill their containers.
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How a wound heals itself...
And because these tiny soldiers need to travel through the blood to get to the wound site, the previously constricted blood vessels now expand in a process called vasodilation. About two to three days after the wound, the proliferative stage occurs, when fibroblast cells begin to enter the wound.
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Why do we feel...
But over the next few decades, the understanding of nostalgia changed in two important ways. Its meaning expanded from indicating homesickness to a general longing for the past. And rather than an awful disease, it began to be seen as a poignant and pleasant experience.
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History vs. Christopher...
Traditions and holidays are important to all cultures, but a hero in one era may become a villain in the next as our historical knowledge expands and our values evolve. And deciding what these traditions should mean today is a major part of putting history on trial.
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What causes cavities? -...
Gradually, acid wears down a pathway for bacteria into the tooth's secondary layer called the dentin. Since blood vessels and nerves in our teeth are enclosed deep within, at this stage, the expanding cavity doesn't hurt. But if the damage extends beyond the dentin,
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How to create a great...
bank changed to eight that changed to hsbc to help the bank expand globally real words like uber and slack are ripped right out of a dictionary and suggest attributes or benefits uber literally means an outstanding example so it works well for a company
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How to recognize a...
like atomic energy, artificial intelligence, and space travel meant for humanity's future. Contrasting with popular visions of shining progress, dystopian science fiction expanded to films, comics, and games. Robots turned against their creators
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Rare Video: Japan...
quantities of water with the upward motion a series of waves expands in all directions in deep water these waves travel fast up to five hundred miles an hour but only reach a height of a few feet a passing ship might not even
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Paul Tudor Jones II: Why...
but can be expanded anywhere around the globe, and maybe we'll find out that the most important thing for the public is that we create living wage jobs, or make healthy products, or help, not harm, the environment.
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Where do superstitions...
eventually expanded into thirteen being an unlucky number in general. Now, this fear of the number thirteen, called triskaidekaphobia, is so common that many buildings around the world skip the thirteenth floor,
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Ants Battle to Protect...
Raiders from a neighbouring weaver ant colony, looking to expand their own empire.
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How a wound heals itself...
And because these tiny soldiers need to travel through the blood to get to the wound site, the previously constricted blood vessels now expand in a process called vasodilation. About two to three days after the wound, the proliferative stage occurs, when fibroblast cells begin to enter the wound.
Video examples
Why do we feel...
But over the next few decades, the understanding of nostalgia changed in two important ways. Its meaning expanded from indicating homesickness to a general longing for the past. And rather than an awful disease, it began to be seen as a poignant and pleasant experience.
Video examples
History vs. Christopher...
Traditions and holidays are important to all cultures, but a hero in one era may become a villain in the next as our historical knowledge expands and our values evolve. And deciding what these traditions should mean today is a major part of putting history on trial.
Video examples
What causes cavities? -...
Gradually, acid wears down a pathway for bacteria into the tooth's secondary layer called the dentin. Since blood vessels and nerves in our teeth are enclosed deep within, at this stage, the expanding cavity doesn't hurt. But if the damage extends beyond the dentin,
Video examples
How to create a great...
bank changed to eight that changed to hsbc to help the bank expand globally real words like uber and slack are ripped right out of a dictionary and suggest attributes or benefits uber literally means an outstanding example so it works well for a company
Video examples
How to recognize a...
like atomic energy, artificial intelligence, and space travel meant for humanity's future. Contrasting with popular visions of shining progress, dystopian science fiction expanded to films, comics, and games. Robots turned against their creators
Video examples
Rare Video: Japan...
quantities of water with the upward motion a series of waves expands in all directions in deep water these waves travel fast up to five hundred miles an hour but only reach a height of a few feet a passing ship might not even
Video examples
Paul Tudor Jones II: Why...
but can be expanded anywhere around the globe, and maybe we'll find out that the most important thing for the public is that we create living wage jobs, or make healthy products, or help, not harm, the environment.
Video examples
Where do superstitions...
eventually expanded into thirteen being an unlucky number in general. Now, this fear of the number thirteen, called triskaidekaphobia, is so common that many buildings around the world skip the thirteenth floor,
Video examples
Ants Battle to Protect...
Raiders from a neighbouring weaver ant colony, looking to expand their own empire.
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Quote examples
Erin Gray
American Actress
Learning how to get in tune with your field of energy and understand how to create your energy, expand that energy, and move that energy through your body. Coming back to your center, and approaching life from that center-to-line place... That to me gave me strength and understanding and hopefully wisdom to solve life's problems and challenges.
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Miranda Kerr
Australian Model
My ambition comes from my passion: finding what I love and then expanding on that.
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Anais Nin
American Author
The personal life deeply lived always expands into truths beyond itself.
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Steven Wright
American Comedian
They say the universe is expanding. That should help with the traffic.
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Corrine Brown
American Politician
Everybody understands about expanding Medicaid. It's really simple.
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Jessica Simpson
American Musician
Life is definitely always about expanding. That's how we grow.
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Bob McDonnell
American Politician
Expanding Medicaid without fixing Medicaid is a terrible idea.
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Amit Shah
Indian Politician
My target is to expand the BJP's influence everywhere.
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Malik Yoba
American Actor
As your life expands your focus expands or contracts.
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Hans Christian Andersen
Danish Author
Travelling expands the mind rarely.
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Erin Gray
American Actress
Learning how to get in tune with your field of energy and understand how to create your energy, expand that energy, and move that energy through your body. Coming back to your center, and approaching life from that center-to-line place... That to me gave me strength and understanding and hopefully wisdom to solve life's problems and challenges.
Quote examples
Miranda Kerr
Australian Model
My ambition comes from my passion: finding what I love and then expanding on that.
Quote examples
Anais Nin
American Author
The personal life deeply lived always expands into truths beyond itself.
Quote examples
Steven Wright
American Comedian
They say the universe is expanding. That should help with the traffic.
Quote examples
Corrine Brown
American Politician
Everybody understands about expanding Medicaid. It's really simple.
Quote examples
Jessica Simpson
American Musician
Life is definitely always about expanding. That's how we grow.
Quote examples
Bob McDonnell
American Politician
Expanding Medicaid without fixing Medicaid is a terrible idea.
Quote examples
Amit Shah
Indian Politician
My target is to expand the BJP's influence everywhere.
Quote examples
Malik Yoba
American Actor
As your life expands your focus expands or contracts.
Quote examples
Hans Christian Andersen
Danish Author
Travelling expands the mind rarely.
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