The meaning of EXPANDED is extended.

Phrasal verb expand on something (Definition of expanded from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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

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 …

Definition of expand verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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.

to increase in extent, size, scope, or volume: [no object] The balloon expanded until it burst. [~ + object] The heat expanded the metal. spread (out): [no object] The snake expanded to its full length. [~ + …

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

The meaning of EXPAND is to open up : unfold. How to use expand in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Expand.

To expand is to increase the extent or dimensions of something, as when a balloon expands when you blow air into it.