B2nounbusinessurban
US/ɪkˈspæn.ʃən/
UK/ɪkˈspæn.ʃən/
the process of becoming bigger, or making something bigger
In context
The company's rapid expansion created hundreds of new jobs.
The airport expansion will be finished in 2027.
The city's expansion has turned rice fields into new apartments.
Words that go with expansion
adjective + noun
- rapid expansionThe rapid expansion of the city caused traffic problems.
- economic expansionThe country is in a period of economic expansion.
- further expansionThere is room for further expansion.
noun + noun
- expansion plansThe bank announced its expansion plans.
noun + preposition
- expansion ofThe expansion of the metro will help commuters.