Pagpapalawak (en. Expansion)

pag-pa-pa-law-ak

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The process of expansion or adding to something.
The expansion of the business is a primary goal of the company.
Ang pagpapalawak ng negosyo ay isang pangunahing layunin ng kumpanya.
The situation where something grows or expands.
The expansion of his knowledge brought many opportunities.
Ang pagpapalawak ng kanyang kaalaman ay nagdulot ng maraming oportunidad.
The addition to the scope or capacity of a system or space.
The expansion of the school is necessary to accommodate the growing number of students.
Ang pagpapalawak ng paaralan ay kinakailangan upang mapaunlakan ang lumalaking bilang ng mga estudyante.

Etymology

from the root word 'palawakin', meaning to extend or enlarge.

Common Phrases and Expressions

expansion of knowledge
the process of adding knowledge or information
pagpapalawak ng kaalaman
business expansion
the addition or growth of a business
pagpapalawak ng negosyo

Related Words

to extend/enlarge
the verbal form of expansion which means to lengthen or enlarge.
palawakin

Slang Meanings

Extend or spread out.
Okay, let's broaden the discussion until we reach the halfway point!
Sige, palawak natin ang usapan hanggang magmidya na tayo!
Expansion or enhancement.
We need expansion in the project to make it better.
Kailangan natin ng expandito sa project para mas maging maganda.
Loosening or broadening.
Hey, loosen the scope of your homework!
Uy, luwag mo naman ang scope ng homework mo!