English to Icelandic Meaning of expand - stækka


Expand :
stækka

stækka, breiða, lengja, teygja, víkka, magna, vandaður, vinnuafl, þróa, að framlengja, koma fram, ljós, koma, Bloom, opinn, bólgnað, liggja flatur á bakinu manns

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Definitions of expand in English
Verb(1) extend in one or more directions(2) become larger in size or volume or quantity(3) make bigger or wider in size, volume, or quantity(4) grow vigorously(5) exaggerate or make bigger(6) add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing(7) expand the influence of
Examples of expand in English
(1) baby birds cannot expand and contract their lungs(2) Whatever you like, whatever your interests are, broadband internet will help them flourish and expand .(3) Unemployment insurance should be extended and expanded .(4) Researchers said patients who had breast reconstruction using tissue expanders experienced shorter procedures.(5) If the lung is fully expansible and fills the pleural cavity while inflated by the anesthetist, talc is insufflated.(6) Its simple and logical framework is based on the principle of decimal fractions as class marks, which are expandable to make further subdivisions.(7) There is strong evidence that traffic expands to fill the available road space.(8) Some of these pieces were later expanded into full-length books.(9) Others also suggested the transformative character of an expanding female work force.(10) It does not replicate or expand on the programmes, but offers an account of the century to serve as a background, or context, for them.(11) The range of products is expanding just as exponentially as the means of operation.(12) The 14th festival expands on the international theme and brings together contributors from across the globe.(13) ÔÇÿI think this should be expanded into a much bigger conference,ÔÇÖ he said.(14) The time table is expandable to cater for increased volume of commuters, he said.(15) It could be expanded into something really good.(16) It carries a three-person crew and is equipped with a modular, expandable armor system of ceramic composite material on the outside and a spall liner on the inside.
Related Phrases of expand
(1) to expand ::
að stækka
(2) expand on ::
auka á
Synonyms
Verb
1. increase in size ::
auka í stærð
2. grow ::
vaxa
3. elaborate on ::
útfæra
4. relax ::
slaka
5. thrive ::
þrífast
7. extend ::
lengja
8. spread out ::
breiða út
9. enlarge ::
stækka
Antonyms
1. abbreviate ::
skammstafa
2. abridge ::
skerða
3. condense ::
þétta
4. shorten ::
stytta
Different Forms
expand, expandable, expanded, expanding, expands
Word Example from TV Shows
but he chose instead
to expand his mind

but he chose instead to EXPAND his mind

The Big Bang Theory Season 5, Episode 16

Perhaps we could expand our market.

Perhaps we could EXPAND our market.

The Big Bang Theory Season 2, Episode 18

You are in charge of distribution.
You said expand the territory.

You are in charge of distribution. You said EXPAND the territory.

Breaking Bad Season 2, Episode 11

Oh, another market to expand into.
Balding gay men.

Oh, another market to EXPAND into. Balding gay men.

The Big Bang Theory Season 2, Episode 18

I need to expand my armies, my navies.

I need to EXPAND my armies, my navies.

Game of Thrones Season 7, Episode 4

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