English-Russian translations for expand

• развальцевать
• развальцовывать
• раскрыва́ться
• раскрыть скобки
• растя́гивать
• растя́гиваться
• расширя́ть
• расширя́ться
• расширять
• увели́чивать
• увели́чиваться
• увеличиваться

Definition of expand

• To change from a smaller form and/or size to a larger one; to spread out or lay open
• To increase the extent, number, volume or scope of (something
• To express at length and/or in detail
• To become, by rewriting, a longer, yet equivalent sum of terms
• To multiply both the numerator and the denominator of a fraction by the same natural number yielding a fraction of equal value
• To increase in extent, number, volume or scope
• To feel generous or optimistic

Synonyms

• spread
• spread out
• unfold

Examples

• You can expand this compact umbrella to cover a large table
• A flower expands its leaves
• Many materials expand when heated
• This compact umbrella expands to cover a large table
• He expanded on his plans for the business

Related words

• expanding
• expanded
• expander
• expandable
• turboexpander
• expanded metal
• expanded memory
• expanded material
• expandable nozzle