expanding

Definitions

Becoming larger in size, volume, quantity, or extent.

Increasing the scope, range, or scale of something.

Opening out or unfolding to become wider or more comprehensive.

Examples

The company is expanding its operations into international markets this year.

The universe is constantly expanding, moving galaxies further apart over time.

Synonyms

growing widening broadening stretching swelling blooming extending

Antonyms

shrinking contracting narrowing diminishing decreasing condensing shriveling