EXPANDED definition: increased in area, bulk, or volume; enlarged. See examples of expanded used in a sentence.

The meaning of EXPANDED is extended.

The air in the balloon expands when heated. They expanded their retail operations during the 1980s.

1. To increase the size, volume, quantity, or scope of; enlarge: expanded her store by adding a second room. See Synonyms at increase. 2. To express at length or in detail; enlarge on: expanded his …

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If something expands or is expanded, it becomes larger. Engineers noticed that the pipes were not expanding as expected.

to express something more fully or in greater detail (usually fol. by on or upon): to expand on a statement. ex•pand′a•bil′i•ty, ex•pand′i•bil′i•ty, n. 1. extend, swell, enlarge. See increase. Expand, …

This can apply to a wide variety of contexts, such as a business expanding its operations, a material expanding due to heat, or a discussion topic being expanded to cover more areas.

He has expanded his business to serve the entire state. There are plans to expand the airport. The police have decided to expand their investigation.

To make something larger or more extensive; to spread out or extend.