Definition of 'expanding' expanding in British English (ɪkˈspændɪŋ ) adjective becoming, or capable of becoming, greater in extent, volume, size, or scope
expanding definition: becoming larger in size or amount. Check meanings, examples, usage tips, pronunciation, domains, and related words. Discover expressions like "expanding universe theory", "fast-expanding", "mind-expanding".
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Definition of expand verb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. [intransitive, transitive] to become greater in size, number or importance; to make something greater in size, number or importance. Metals expand when they are heated. Student numbers are expanding rapidly. A child's vocabulary expands through reading.
EXPANDING definition: 1. present participle of expand 2. to increase in size, number, or importance, or to make something…. Learn more.
- To become greater in size, volume, quantity, or scope: Air expands when heated. This critic's influence is expanding. 2. To speak or write at length or in detail: expand on a favorite topic. 3. To open up or out; unfold: The chair expands to form a daybed.
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Expand is a combination of the Latin words ex-, meaning "out," and pandere, "to spread." The idea of spreading out was always there, though the current idea of something actually becoming larger was first recorded in the mid-17th century.
Expand, dilate, distend, inflate imply becoming larger and filling more space. To expand is to spread out, usually in every direction: to expand one's chest. To dilate is esp. to increase the width or circumference, and applies to space enclosed within confines or to hollow bodies: to dilate the pupils of the eyes.