CEFR B1

expanding

verb

Meaning

Becoming larger in size, scope, or range.

Examples

The company is rapidly expanding its operations into new markets.
As the balloon inflates, its volume keeps expanding.

Synonyms: growing, enlarging, developing, amplifying

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expanding (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ɪkˈspændɪŋ/

Definition

Becoming larger in size, scope, or range.

Examples

The company is rapidly expanding its operations into new markets.
As the balloon inflates, its volume keeps expanding.
The artist's career is expanding, with more gallery shows and commissions.

How to Use expanding

expand into (prepositional phrase): To spread or grow into a new area or market. — "The company is expanding into Asia."
expand on (prepositional phrase): To give more details or information about something. — "Could you expand on your previous point?"
expand to (prepositional phrase): To grow or increase to a certain size or extent. — "The business has expanded to include five new branches."

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