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I . expand [ɪkˈspænd] VB intr

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1. expand (increase):

expand
aumentar
expand trade
expandir-se

2. expand (spread):

expand
espalhar-se

3. expand SOCIOL:

expand
desenvolver-se
to expand on sth
desenvolver a. c.

II . expand [ɪkˈspænd] VB trans

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1. expand (make larger):

expand
ampliar
expand wings
estender
expand trade
expandir

2. expand (elaborate):

expand
desenvolver

Usage examples with expand

to expand on sth
desenvolver a. c.

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English
They swim with their mouth wide open and their opercula fully expanded.
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By 1970 the business had expanded to over a thousand restaurants in 23 countries.
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In 2003, the terminal was renovated and expanded.
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In the following years the town expanded towards the suburbs.
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Facilities had to be expanded to meet new needs.
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Its laboratories were significantly improved and its range of services expanded.
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This record was later expanded and released as their first full-length album in 1991.
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The region is set to expand to include 359 villages in the near future.
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This secondary school has been expanded in recent years, with the opening of a new building in 2002.
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Twice during their ownership, the house was expanded.
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