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gb/ɪkspˈænd/ us/ɪkspˈænd/
B1
Inglês
~ 2100
bővít, kiterjeszt, nő, terjeszkedik, tágul, kifejt, részletez
VERBO
B1
1
bővít
B1
kiterjeszt
B2
Padrão de uso:
to expand [something]
The company plans to expand its operations into Asia.
A vállalat azt tervezi, hogy Ázsiára is kiterjeszti működését.
They decided to expand the kitchen to make more room.
Úgy döntöttek, hogy kibővítik a konyhát, hogy több hely legyen.
The government is working to expand access to healthcare.
Exemplos para aprendentes
We want to expand our shop.
Bővíteni szeretnénk az üzletünket.
He will expand the garden next year.
Jövőre kibővíti a kertet.
The school will expand the library.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'expand' with 'extend'; 'extend' usually means to make something longer in time or space, while 'expand' means to make it bigger in size or scope.
Significado
Increase size or amount
Colocações
expand a business
|expand operations
|expand the range
|expand rapidly
|expand capacity
Sinónimos
enlarge (Focuses more on physical size rather than quantity or scope.)
Antónimos
shrink (Means to become smaller in size, amount, or extent.)
Temas
business
|science
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definição
To make something bigger or more; to grow in size or amount.
To make something larger, greater, or more extensive in size, number, or amount.
VERBO
B1
2
Padrão de uso:
[something] expands
Hot air expands as it rises.
A meleg levegő felszállás közben kitágul.
The city's population has expanded rapidly in recent years.
A város lakossága az utóbbi években gyorsan nőtt.
The metal will expand when heated.
Exemplos para aprendentes
Hot water expands when it gets hot.
A víz kitágul, amikor felmelegszik.
My town is expanding quickly.
A városom gyorsan terjeszkedik.
The balloon expands when you blow air into it.
Erro comum:
Learners may confuse this with 'explode'; 'expand' is gradual increase, not a sudden burst.
Significado
Become larger or greater
Colocações
gas expands
|metal expands
|population expands
Sinónimos
grow (A broader term that can refer to physical, abstract, or metaphorical increase.)
Antónimos
contract (Means to become smaller or tighter.)
Temas
science
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definição
To get bigger in size, number, or amount.
To increase in size, volume, number, or amount.
VERBO
B2
3
Padrão de uso:
to expand on [something]
Could you expand on what you mean by that?
Kifejtené bővebben, hogy mit ért ez alatt?
She expanded on her earlier remarks during the meeting.
A megbeszélésen bővebben kifejtette korábbi megjegyzéseit.
The author expands on this theme in later chapters.
Exemplos para aprendentes
Please expand on your answer.
Kérlek, fejtsd ki bővebben a válaszodat.
He expanded on his story with more details.
További részletekkel egészítette ki a történetét.
She expanded on her plan for the trip.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes use 'explain' instead; 'expand' emphasizes adding more detail to what was already said.
Significado
Add detail or explanation
Colocações
expand on a point
|expand on an idea
|expand further
Sinónimos
elaborate (Often used in formal contexts; may imply careful explanation.)
Antónimos
summarize (Means to present only the main points without extra detail.)
Temas
communication
|education
|core_vocabulary
Definição
To say or write more about something so it is clearer or more complete.
To develop an idea, statement, or description by providing more information and detail.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
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IPA
GB/ɪkspˈænd/
US/ɪkspˈænd/
Sílabas e acento
ex - pand (2 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (pand)
Formas da palavra
Verb
- Base: expand
- 3rd Person Singular: expands
- Present Participle: expanding
- Past: expanded
Família de palavras
Forms
expands
verb
expanding
verb
expanded
verb
Core family
expansion
noun B1
expandable
adjective
Related words
expanse
noun B2
expansive
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
contract
verb B1
contraction
noun B1
Expressões
expand into
1/ɪkspˈænd ˈɪntu/
phrasal verb
Start operating in a new area
To start working in a new place or doing new kinds of work.
Exemplos
- The company plans to expand into South America next year.
- They are expanding into the online market.
expand on
1/ɪkspˈænd ˈɔn/
phrasal verb
Give more detail about something
To talk or write more about something by adding more information.
Exemplos
- The teacher asked him to expand on his answer.
- Can you expand on your reasons for leaving?
expand upon
1/ɪkspˈænd əpˈɑn/
phrasal verb
formal
Give more detail about something (formal)
To talk or write more about something by adding extra details (formal).
Exemplos
- The report expands upon last year's findings.
- She expanded upon her earlier comments during the conference.