to dilate, to expand, to enlarge
1. to make wider, larger, or more spacious
The doctor dilated her pupils during the eye exam.
O médico dilatou as pupilas dela durante o exame oftalmológico.
2. to extend or prolong in time
He dilated on the topic for hours.
Ele se dilatou no assunto por horas.
3. to expand or swell
The metal dilates when heated.
O metal se dilata quando aquecido.
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