it expands, it widens, one expands
1. Third person singular present indicative of 'ampliar' in reflexive form; indicates expansion, widening, or broadening of something
The company expands its operations to new markets.
A empresa amplia-se para novos mercados.
2. Used in impersonal constructions to express passive expansion or broadening
The horizon expands as we climb higher.
O horizonte amplia-se conforme subimos mais alto.
3. To grow or increase in scope or extent
The discussion expands to include more participants.
A discussão amplia-se para incluir mais participantes.
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