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dilatar

[di.la.ˈtaɾ]
verb
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.
Synonyms
expandiralargarampliarestenderdesenvolveraumentar
Antonyms
contrairestreitarreduzirdiminuirencolher

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
dilatar
standard usage in medical and scientific contexts
Portugal
dilatar
standard usage; also used in formal speech to mean 'to dwell on'

Related Idioms & Phrases

dilatar o coração (to open one's heart)
dilatar a conversa (to prolong a conversation)
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