Expand into Meaning in English
expression
ɪkˈspænd/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə
ik-SPAND IN-too, in-TOO, IN-tuh
ɛkspˈænd/ /ˈɪntʊ
ek-SPAND IN-tuh
Definition
To start doing business in a new area, market, or activity different from the current one.
Usage & Nuances
Common in business and formal contexts. Used for entering new regions, industries, or markets (e.g., 'expand into Asia', 'expand into software development'). Not used for physical expansion—use 'expand' alone for growing in size or area.
Spanish: expandirse en - expandirse aPortuguese (BR): expandir para - expandir emPortuguese (PT): expandir para - expandir emChinese (Simplified): 扩展到 - 拓展到Chinese (Traditional): 擴展到 - 拓展到Hindi: में विस्तार करनाArabic: التوسع فيBengali: প্রবেশ করা - বিস্তৃত হওয়া (নতুন ক্ষেত্র/বাজারে)Russian: выходить на - расширяться наJapanese: 進出するVietnamese: mở rộng sang - thâm nhập vàoKorean: 진출하다Turkish: girmek - açılmak (yeni alan/pazara)Urdu: داخل ہونا - وسعت اختیار کرنا (نئے شعبے/مارکیٹ میں)Indonesian: memperluas ke - masuk ke (bidang/pasar baru)
Example Sentences
The company wants to expand into Europe next year.
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They plan to expand into online services.
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The restaurant decided to expand into new cities.
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After their success locally, they quickly expanded into international markets.
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Startups often expand into new technologies as they grow.
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We're hoping to expand into healthcare next year if all goes well.
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