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expand

CEFR: B1

To become or make larger in geographical extent, track mileage, station volume, or passenger transport capacity.

Synonyms

extend
broaden
augment

Common Collocations

expand the network
expand rapidly
expand operations

Example Sentence

Municipal authorities secured European investment loans to expand the underground rail network into outlying suburban districts.

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