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ex·pand·ed poly·sty·rene [ɪkˈspændɪd, ek-] N no pl CHEM

expanded polystyrene: schaumfähiges Polystyrol spec

I. ex·pand [ɪkˈspænd, ek-] VB intr

1. expand (increase):

expand: zunehmen

expand: expandieren

expand population, trade: wachsen <wachst, wachste, gewachstwuchs, gewachsen>

expand horizon, knowledge: sich acc erweitern

to expand over a whole country rule: sich auf ein ganzes Land ausdehnen

2. expand ECON:

expand: expandieren

our company is expanding into other markets: unsere Firma dringt in weitere Märkte vor

3. expand PHYS (swell):

expand gas, liquids, metal: sich acc ausdehnen

expand gas, liquids, metal: expandieren

4. expand (become sociable):

expand: aus sich dat herausgehen

expand: locker werden

II. ex·pand [ɪkˈspænd, ek-] VB trans

1. expand (make larger) business, trade:

to expand sth: etw erweitern [o. ausweiten] [o. ausdehnen] [o. ausbauen]

to expand one's exports: den Export ausdehnen

to expand the programme: das Programm erweitern

to expand one's retail operations: den Einzelhandel ausweiten

2. expand PHYS gas, liquids, metal:

to expand sth: etw ausdehnen

3. expand (elaborate) reasoning, arguments:

to expand sth: etw weiter ausführen

to expand a concept/an idea: ein Konzept/eine Idee ausarbeiten

4. expand MATH:

to expand sth into factors: etw in Faktoren zerlegen

expand on, expand upon VB intr

to expand [up]on sth: etw weiter ausführen [o. erläutern]

OpenDict entry

expand VB

expand (an item in a display hierarchy) COMPUT: aufklappen

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ergänzt: expanded

Expansionsspeicher: expanded memory

aktive/erweiterte/primäre Partition: active/expanded/basic partition

expandieren: to expand

sich acc ausdehnen: to expand

etw [auf etw acc] ausdehnen: to expand [or extend] [or widen] sth [to sth]

etw ausdehnen: to expand sth

etw ausweiten: to expand sth

PONS Banking, Finance and Insurance Dictionary

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expand VB intr FINMKT

expand (ansteigen): zulegen

expand VB trans MKTG

expand: verbreitern

expand VB trans MKT COMPET

expand (Unternehmen, Geschäftsbereich): ausbauen

expand (Unternehmen, Geschäftsbereich): ausweiten

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verbreitern: expand

ausweiten (Handel): expand

zulegen (ansteigen): expand

ausbauen (Unternehmen, Geschäftsbereich): expand

Present
I	expand
you	expand
he/she/it	expands
we	expand
you	expand
they	expand

Past
I	expanded
you	expanded
he/she/it	expanded
we	expanded
you	expanded
they	expanded

Present Perfect
I	have	expanded
you	have	expanded
he/she/it	has	expanded
we	have	expanded
you	have	expanded
they	have	expanded

Past Perfect
I	had	expanded
you	had	expanded
he/she/it	had	expanded
we	had	expanded
you	had	expanded
they	had	expanded

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Examples from the PONS Dictionary (editorially verified)

(suggesting) how about trying to expand our European market?: sollten wir nicht versuchen, unseren europäischen Markt zu erweitern?

to expand over a whole country rule: sich auf ein ganzes Land ausdehnen

to expand the programme: das Programm erweitern

to expand one's retail operations: den Einzelhandel ausweiten

to expand a concept/an idea: ein Konzept/eine Idee ausarbeiten

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

The wall was cast in reinforced concrete into expanded polystyrene moulds.

en.wikipedia.org

Some shipping companies have experimented with using popcorn as a biodegradable replacement for expanded polystyrene packing material.

en.wikipedia.org

Expanded polystyrene is the usual type of foam used.

thechronicleherald.ca

Commonly made from vinyl or expanded polystyrene, drop out ceiling tiles are available in multiple sizes and finishes from a variety of manufacturers.

en.wikipedia.org

The alliance represents businesses that make and use expanded polystyrene.

www.canadianbusiness.com

Examples from the Internet (not verified by PONS Editors)

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The number of directive or regulations on labour-related issues is constantly expanding, for instance the working time directive or agency work directive, the directive on the European works council or the regulation and directive on formation of the European company.

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www.arbeitgeber.de

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Die Zahl der Richtlinien oder Verordnungen zu arbeitsrechtlichen Fragen nimmt stetig zu, etwa die Arbeitszeitrichtlinie oder Zeitarbeitsrichtlinie, die Richtlinie zum europäischen Betriebsrat oder die Verordnung und Richtlinie über die Errichtung der europäischen Aktiengesellschaft.

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www.arbeitgeber.de

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The Brazilian light vehicle market expanded markedly in February.

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Der brasilianische Light-Vehicle-Markt nahm im Februar deutlich zu:

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Use of broadband services such as cable, satellite, and DSL is rapidly expanding.

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usa.usembassy.de

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Die Nutzung von Breitbanddiensten wie Kabel, Satellit und DSL nimmt schnell zu.

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usa.usembassy.de

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The use of portable storage solutions continues to expand rapidly.

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www.toshiba-memory.com

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Die Verwendung tragbarer Speicherlösungen nimmt weiterhin schnell zu.

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www.toshiba-memory.com

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Global trade will continue to expand in the coming years, increasing the demand for transportation.

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www.corporate.man.eu

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Das weltweite Handelsvolumen wird in den nächsten Jahren weiter zunehmen.

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www.corporate.man.eu

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