Magpalawak (en. Expand)

mag-pa-la-wak

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To make a way to broaden or increase.
He expanded his business to other countries.
Nagmagpalawak siya ng kanyang negosyo sa ibang bansa.
To add greater size or breadth.
We need to expand our knowledge about science.
Kailangan nating magpalawak ng ating kaalaman tungkol sa agham.
To enlarge the coverage or reach.
The project aims to expand facilities in the school.
Ang proyekto ay naglalayong magpalawak ng mga pasilidad sa paaralan.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Expand perspective
Broaden knowledge and understanding of the world.
Magpalawak ng pananaw

Related Words

width
Means to increase in size or breadth.
palawak
add
You are adding something.
magdagdag

Slang Meanings

To expand (to introduce more ideas or knowledge)
You need to expand your thinking so you can learn more.
Kailangan mong magpalawak ng iyong kaisipan para mas madami kang matutunan.
To open up new opportunities
Paying taxes will help to expand the infrastructure in our town.
Ang pagbabayad ng buwis ay makakatulong sa magpalawak ng imprastruktura sa ating bayan.
To expand one's social circle or connections
Broaden your acquaintances so that you have more friends.
Magpalawak ka ng iyong mga kakilala para mas marami kang kaibigan.