uitdijen — meaning in English

English meaning

• encroach verb to seize, appropriate
• expand verb To make something bigger in size, scope, or amount.

Senses

uitdijen is used for these senses in English:

• encroach (intransitive) To advance gradually beyond due limits.
• expand (transitive) To change (something) from a smaller form or size to a larger one; to spread out or lay open.
• expand (intransitive) To increase in extent, number, volume or scope.

encroach — full definition

1. verb to seize, appropriate
2. verb To intrude unrightfully on someone else’s rights or territory.
3. verb To advance gradually beyond due limits.

expand — full definition

1. verb To make something bigger in size, scope, or amount.
2. verb To explain or describe something in greater detail.

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