expand in German
expand in German is expandieren, vergrößern — expand means to make something bigger in size, scope, or amount.
expand in German
expandieren
(transitive) To change (something) from a smaller form or size to a larger one; to spread out or lay open.
vergrößern
(transitive) To change (something) from a smaller form or size to a larger one; to spread out or lay open.
vergrößern
(transitive) To increase the extent, number, volume or scope of (something).
expandieren
(transitive) To increase the extent, number, volume or scope of (something).
What does "expand" mean?
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verb To make something bigger in size, scope, or amount.
"The company plans to expand into new markets next year."
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verb To explain or describe something in greater detail.
"Could you expand on what you meant by that comment?"
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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?
- The teacher asked him to expand his answer with a few examples.
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What is "expand" in German?
"expand" in German is expandieren, vergrößern. 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 German, "expand" is expandieren, vergrößern.
Are there other ways to say "expand" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "expand": expandieren, vergrößern.
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