expand
verb [ I or T ]
ECONOMICS, COMMERCE uk/ɪkˈspænd/ usto increase in size, number, or importance, or to make something increase in this way:
expand into sth These companies need to expand into new markets because they have reached market saturation at home.
expand rapidly/greatly/significantly
expand the range/scope/capacity Supermarkets continue to expand the range of products and services offered in their outlets.
expand a business/company/programme
Production capacity could expand by up to 30%, thus bringing down prices.
Phrasal verb
expand on sth