to expand
1. to increase in size, volume, or area
The company plans to expand its operations next year.
A empresa planeja expandir suas operações no próximo ano.
2. to enlarge or make something bigger
Heat causes metals to expand.
O calor faz os metais expandirem.
3. to develop or elaborate on a topic or idea
Can you expand on that point?
Você pode expandir sobre esse ponto?
4. to spread out or extend in different directions
The gas expands to fill the container.
O gás se expande para preencher o recipiente.
Related Idioms & Phrases
expandir horizontes - to expand horizons
expandir negócios - to expand business
expandir conhecimentos - to expand one's knowledge
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