Expand on Meaning in English
expression
ɪkˈspænd/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
ik-SPAND-awn
ɛkspˈænd/ /ˈɒn
ek-SPAND-on
Definition
To give more details or information about something; to explain further.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used in academic, business, and formal contexts when someone wants a speaker or writer to provide more detail. Can be followed by 'that,' 'this,' or a specific topic. Often used in prompts or feedback: 'Can you expand on...?' Less formal synonyms: 'go into more detail,' 'elaborate.'
Spanish: elaborar sobre - ampliar sobre - detallarPortuguese (BR): aprofundar em - detalhar - expandir sobrePortuguese (PT): aprofundar em - detalhar - expandir sobreChinese (Simplified): 详细说明 - 展开讲Chinese (Traditional): 詳細說明 - 展開講Hindi: विस्तार से बताना - और जानकारी देनाArabic: يفصل في - يشرح أكثرBengali: বিস্তারিত বলা - আরো ব্যাখ্যা করাRussian: подробнее объяснять - раскрывать темуJapanese: 詳しく述べる - 補足するVietnamese: giải thích thêm - nói rõ hơnKorean: 자세히 설명하다 - 더 구체적으로 말하다Turkish: ayrıntılandırmak - daha fazla açıklamakUrdu: تفصیل سے بیان کرنا - مزید وضاحت کرناIndonesian: menjelaskan lebih lanjut - memperluas penjelasan
Example Sentences
Could you expand on your answer, please?
basic
Let me expand on that point for you.
basic
The report will expand on the results next week.
basic
Can you expand on what you meant by 'teamwork'?
natural
She didn't just answer the question; she really expanded on her ideas.
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If you could expand on your plan, it would help us understand better.
natural