mass expansion
[/mæs ɪkˈspænʃən/]
nounpl: mass expansions
expansão em massa
1. Rapid and widespread increase in size, reach, or scale of something affecting large numbers of people or areas
The company underwent mass expansion into several new markets last year.
A empresa passou por uma expansão em massa para vários novos mercados no ano passado.
2. In physics, the increase in volume of a substance due to heating or other physical changes
Thermal mass expansion can cause problems in concrete structures.
A expansão térmica em massa pode causar problemas em estruturas de concreto.
3. In demographics or social contexts, a sudden growth in population or participation across wide populations
The mass expansion of social media usage changed communication patterns globally.
A expansão em massa do uso de redes sociais mudou os padrões de comunicação globalmente.
The term is commonly used in Brazilian business contexts when discussing corporate growth strategies and market penetration. In the United States, it appears frequently in technology industry discussions regarding platform growth and user acquisition. In physics and engineering, it's a technical term used similarly across both cultures.
Related Idioms & Phrases
mass expansion of the mind - intellectual broadening
thermal mass expansion - construction/engineering context
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