Expand on
verb
To explain or discuss in more detail.
He was asked to expand on the ideas he mentioned in his speech.
Often appears as...
- expand on an idea
- expand on a proposal
verb
To explain or discuss in more detail.
He was asked to expand on the ideas he mentioned in his speech.
Often appears as...
- expand on an idea
- expand on a proposal
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Context Matters
Use 'expand on' when more information is needed to clarify a point.
Could you expand on your plan for increasing sales?
Pro Tip 2/3Encourage Exploration
'Expand on' invites the speaker to explore the topic more deeply.
In your essay, please expand on the historical context.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoid Repetition
Don't just repeat information; 'expand on' means to add new details or perspectives.
She expanded on her argument by introducing fresh evidence.
Pro Tip 1/3Context Matters
Use 'expand on' when more information is needed to clarify a point.
Could you expand on your plan for increasing sales?
Pro Tip 2/3Encourage Exploration
'Expand on' invites the speaker to explore the topic more deeply.
In your essay, please expand on the historical context.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoid Repetition
Don't just repeat information; 'expand on' means to add new details or perspectives.
She expanded on her argument by introducing fresh evidence.
Pro Tip 1/3Context Matters
Use 'expand on' when more information is needed to clarify a point.
Could you expand on your plan for increasing sales?
Pro Tip 2/3Encourage Exploration
'Expand on' invites the speaker to explore the topic more deeply.
In your essay, please expand on the historical context.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoid Repetition
Don't just repeat information; 'expand on' means to add new details or perspectives.
She expanded on her argument by introducing fresh evidence.
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