B1verbbusiness
US/ɪkˈspænd/
UK/ɪkˈspænd/
to become bigger, or to make something bigger in size, number or importance
In context
The coffee chain plans to expand to fifty new cities next year.
Metal expands when it gets hot and shrinks when it cools.
Reading every day is the easiest way to expand your vocabulary.
Words that go with expand
verb + adverb
- expand rapidlyOnline shopping has expanded rapidly since the pandemic.
- expand overseasFew Vietnamese brands have managed to expand overseas so far.
verb + preposition
- expand intoThe company wants to expand into the Thai market.
verb + noun
- expand the businessThey borrowed money from the bank to expand the business.
- expand your knowledgePodcasts are a cheap way to expand your knowledge on the bus.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
We want to expand our business to abroad.Correct: We want to expand our business abroad.