expand

espandersi, crescere

Aumentare di dimensioni o estendersi su un’area più vasta.

In inglese semplice: To become bigger in size or cover a wider area.

• The balloon expanded as it filled with air.
• Our business is expanding quickly.
• Metal expands when it gets hot.

Come si usa: expand into something (The company hopes to expand into new markets.)

Sinonimi: grow, increase

Contrari: shrink, contract

Espressioni comuni: expand rapidly, expand into something, expand overseas

ampliare, aumentare

Aumentare la quantità, la varietà o la portata di qualcosa.

In inglese semplice: To increase the amount, range, or reach of something.

• Reading can expand your vocabulary.
• The hospital has expanded its services.
• We plan to expand production next year.

Sinonimi: increase, extend, broaden

Contrari: reduce, narrow

Espressioni comuni: expand a business, expand your vocabulary, expand the range

allargare, espandere

Aumentare le dimensioni di qualcosa o aprirlo in modo che occupi più spazio.

In inglese semplice: To make something physically bigger, or open it out so it covers more space.

• Click here to expand the image.
• We expanded the table to seat eight people.
• Can you expand this window to fill the screen?

Sinonimi: enlarge, extend

Contrari: shrink, reduce

Espressioni comuni: expand an image, expand the window, expand something fully