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expand in Dutch

expand in Dutch is uitzetten, opentrekken, openzetten — expand means to make something bigger in size, scope, or amount.

expand in Dutch

uitzetten
verb
(transitive) To change (something) from a smaller form or size to a larger one; to spread out or lay open.
opentrekken
verb
(transitive) To change (something) from a smaller form or size to a larger one; to spread out or lay open.
openzetten
verb
(transitive) To change (something) from a smaller form or size to a larger one; to spread out or lay open.
uitbreiden
verb
(transitive) To change (something) from a smaller form or size to a larger one; to spread out or lay open.
uitdijen
verb
(transitive) To change (something) from a smaller form or size to a larger one; to spread out or lay open.
uitplooien
verb
(transitive) To change (something) from a smaller form or size to a larger one; to spread out or lay open.
uitbreiden
verb
(transitive) To increase the extent, number, volume or scope of (something).
vergroten
verb
(transitive) To increase the extent, number, volume or scope of (something).
vermeerderen
verb
(transitive) To increase the extent, number, volume or scope of (something).
ontwikkelen
verb
toenemen
verb
(intransitive) To increase in extent, number, volume or scope.
uitdijen
verb
(intransitive) To increase in extent, number, volume or scope.
zich uitbreiden
verb
(intransitive) To increase in extent, number, volume or scope.
elaboreren
verb
(intransitive) To speak or write at length or in detail.
uitweiden
verb
(intransitive) To speak or write at length or in detail.
uitwerken
verb
(intransitive) To speak or write at length or in detail.

What does "expand" mean?

  1. verb To make something bigger in size, scope, or amount.
    "The company plans to expand into new markets next year."
  2. verb To explain or describe something in greater detail.
    "Could you expand on what you meant by that comment?"

expand in a sentence

  • The company plans to expand into new markets next year.
  • Metal expands when it is heated.
  • Could you expand on what you meant by that comment?

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Frequently asked questions

What is "expand" in Dutch?

"expand" in Dutch is uitzetten, opentrekken, openzetten. expand means: To make something bigger in size, scope, or amount.

How do you use "expand" in a sentence?

Example: "The company plans to expand into new markets next year." In Dutch, "expand" is uitzetten, opentrekken, openzetten.

Are there other ways to say "expand" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 14 translations listed for "expand": uitzetten, opentrekken, openzetten, uitbreiden, uitdijen, uitplooien.

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