expanding

• Beschreibt etwas, das in Größe, Umfang, Maßstab oder Ausdehnung zunimmt oder sich weiterentwickelt.

Describes something that is increasing in size, scope, or extent.

1. Growing in size or scopeB1formal

   Becoming larger in size, volume, or extent.

   Sich ausdehnend

   • The expanding population is putting pressure on resources.
   • The company is expanding its operations overseas.
   • The expanding universe is a key concept in cosmology.

   Synonymebroadeninggrowingincreasingspreadingstretchingswellingwidening

   Antonymecompressingshrinking

2. Increasing in detail or contentB2formal

   Becoming more comprehensive or detailed.

   Erweiternd

   • The expanding curriculum now includes new subjects.
   • Her expanding knowledge of the subject impressed the panel.
   • The report is expanding to cover additional case studies.

   Synonymebroadeningdevelopingwidening

• Substantiv, das den Vorgang oder Prozess der Vergrößerung von Größe, Umfang, Menge oder Ausmaß bezeichnet; auch die Ausbreitung oder Verbreitung von etwas.

A noun referring to the act or process of increasing in size, volume, quantity, or scope.

1. Process of growthB2formal

   The act or process of becoming larger in size, scope, or extent.

   Erweiterung

   • The expanding of the company into new markets was a success.
   • Urban expanding has led to the loss of natural habitats.
   • The expanding of the universe is a key concept in cosmology.

   Synonymeamplificationaugmentationbroadeningdevelopmentenlargementexpansionextensiongrowthincreasewidening

   Antonymecontractiondecreasediminutionreductionshrinking

• Verb, das verwendet wird, um die Handlung der Vergrößerung von Größe, Umfang oder Ausmaß zu bezeichnen oder um eine Vergrößerung von etwas zu bewirken.

A verb used to indicate the act of becoming larger in size, volume, or scope, or to cause something to increase.

1. Increase in sizeB1formal

   To become larger in size, volume, or quantity.

   Größer werden

   • The balloon expanded as it was filled with air.
   • The company plans to expand its operations overseas.
   • Metals expand when heated.

   Synonymeballoonbloatdilatedistendenlargegrowincreaseinflateswellwiden

   Antonymecompresscontractshrink

2. Elaborate or developB2formal

   To express something in more detail or to develop an idea further.

   Erläutern

   • Could you expand on your proposal?
   • The author expanded the short story into a full novel.
   • She expanded her argument with additional evidence.

   Synonymeamplifydevelopelaborateembellishexpatiateflesh out

   Antonymeabbreviateabridgecompresscondensecurtailshorten

3. Spread outB1formal

   To extend or stretch out over a larger area.

   Sich ausbreiten

   • The city expanded rapidly during the 20th century.
   • The forest expands for miles to the north.
   • His influence expanded beyond his home country.

   Synonymeextendfan outoutspreadspreadspread outstretchunfoldunfurl

   Antonymecompresscontractshrink