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    Expandir (en. Expand)

    eks-pon-dir

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Increase the extent or capacity of something.
    The company decided to expand its market to other countries.
    La empresa decidió expandir su mercado a otros países.
    Divide something into larger parts or over a wider area.
    We need to expand our facilities for the new equipment.
    Necesitamos expandir nuestras instalaciones para el nuevo equipo.
    Extend a concept or idea.
    The professor asked the students to expand their arguments.
    El profesor pidió a los estudiantes que expandieran sus argumentos.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'expandere', meaning 'to extend' or 'to unfold'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    expand horizons
    Open up new possibilities or experiences.
    expandir horizontes
    expand the mind
    Acquire new knowledge or perspectives.
    expandir la mente
    expand the business
    Increase the commercial activities of a company.
    expandir el negocio

    Related Words

    enlarge
    Increase the size or amount of something.
    ampliar
    extend
    Make something longer or wider.
    extender
    spread
    Cause something to extend or become known.
    difundir

    Slang Meanings

    Increase the production of a product.
    They need to expand their production line to meet demand.
    Tienen que expandir su línea de producción para satisfacer la demanda.
    Smoke marijuana in a group.
    Let's expand after the party.
    Vamos a expandirnos después de la fiesta.