expansion
gb/ɪkspˈænʃən/ us/ɪkspˈænʃən/
B1
English
~ 2400
bővülés, terjeszkedés, hőtágulás, tágulás, kibővítés, bővebb kifejtés
NOUN
B1
1
bővülés
B1
terjeszkedés
B2
Usage pattern:
the expansion of [something]
The company plans a major expansion into Asian markets.
A vállalat jelentős terjeszkedést tervez az ázsiai piacokon.
Urban expansion is affecting local wildlife habitats.
A városi terjeszkedés hatással van a helyi vadon élő állatok élőhelyeire.
The expansion of the airport will take two years to complete.
Economic expansion has led to job creation.
The rapid expansion of the internet changed communication forever.
Learner examples
The city is seeing fast expansion.
A város gyors bővülést tapasztal.
The store is planning an expansion next year.
Az üzlet jövőre bővítést tervez.
The expansion of the road will help traffic.
We saw the expansion of the farm.
Expansion of the school will give more space.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'expansion' with 'explosion'. 'Explosion' is sudden and violent; 'expansion' is gradual or planned.
Meaning
process of becoming larger
Collocations
rapid expansion
|economic expansion
|global expansion
|territorial expansion
|business expansion
Synonyms
growth (Often used for natural or economic increases; may not imply deliberate action.)
Antonyms
contraction (Refers to becoming smaller or less extensive, opposite of expansion.)
Themes
business
|science
|geography
|core_vocabulary
Definition
When something becomes bigger or covers more space.
The process of increasing in size, amount, or importance.
NOUN
B2
TECHNICAL
2
Thermal expansion must be considered when designing bridges.
Hidak tervezésekor figyelembe kell venni a hőtágulást.
The expansion of gases occurs when they are heated.
A gázok tágulása akkor következik be, amikor felmelegítik őket.
Metal pipes have joints to allow for expansion and contraction.
The balloon's expansion was caused by the rising temperature.
Learner examples
Heat causes the metal's expansion.
A hő a fém tágulását okozza.
Water shows little expansion when cold.
A víz hidegben csak kis mértékben tágul.
The balloon's expansion happened in the sun.
Thermal expansion can break glass.
Common mistake:
Some learners confuse 'expansion' with 'extension'; 'extension' means making something longer, not necessarily bigger in all directions.
Meaning
increase in volume from heat/pressure
Collocations
thermal expansion
|gas expansion
|expansion coefficient
Synonyms
dilation (A technical term often used in physics for increase in volume.)
Antonyms
contraction (In physics, refers to a decrease in volume due to cooling or pressure change.)
Themes
science
|physics
|engineering
Definition
When something takes up more space because it is heated or pressure changes.
An increase in the volume of a substance caused by a change in temperature or pressure.
NOUN
B2
3
kibővítés
B2
The novel is an expansion of a short story she wrote years ago.
A regény egy évekkel ezelőtt írt novellájának kibővítése.
His speech was an expansion on last year's presentation.
A beszéde a tavalyi előadás bővebb kifejtése volt.
The film is an expansion of the original concept.
Learner examples
The book is an expansion of his first idea.
A könyv az első ötletének kibővítése.
Her talk was an expansion of last week's class.
Az előadása a múlt heti óra anyagának bővebb kifejtése volt.
They made an expansion of the plan.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'expansion' with 'explanation'; explanation is about making something clear, not necessarily bigger in scope.
Meaning
adding detail or scope to something
Collocations
story expansion
|expansion of ideas
|narrative expansion
Synonyms
elaboration (Emphasizes adding detail and complexity rather than size.)
Antonyms
condensation (Making something shorter and simpler by removing detail.)
Themes
communication
|writing
|education
|core_vocabulary
Definition
When you make something like a story or idea bigger by adding more parts or details.
The act of adding detail, information, or scope to something such as a story, plan, or argument.
Grammar
Dictionary form
expansion
IPA
GB/ɪkspˈænʃən/
US/ɪkspˈænʃən/
Syllables & stress
ex - pan - sion (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (pan)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: expansion
- Plural: expansion, expansions
Word family
Forms
expansions
noun
Core family
expand
verb B1
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
contract
verb B1
contraction
noun B1
Advanced or less common
expansively
adverb
expansiveness
noun
Expressions
economic expansion
1/ˌɛkənˈɑmɪk ɪkspˈænʃən/
fixed phrase
period of economic growth
A time when a country's economy grows and more goods and services are produced.
Examples
- During economic expansion, unemployment usually falls.
- The country enjoyed a decade of economic expansion before the crisis.
rapid expansion
1/ɹˈæpɪd ɪkspˈænʃən/
fixed phrase
very fast growth process
When something becomes bigger very quickly.
Examples
- The rapid expansion of technology has changed our lives.
- Rapid expansion can cause problems if not managed well.
territorial expansion
1/tˌɛɹɪtˈɔɹiəl ɪkspˈænʃən/
fixed phrase
increase in controlled land area
When a country or group gets more land under its control.
Examples
- The 19th century saw significant territorial expansion by the empire.
- Territorial expansion often led to conflict.
thermal expansion
1/θˈɚməl ɪkspˈænʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
size increase from heat
When something gets bigger because it is heated.
Examples
- Thermal expansion can cause cracks in concrete.
- Bridges have joints to allow for thermal expansion.