Verb

(en verb)

(label) To change (something) from a smaller form and/or size to a larger one.

(label) To increase the extent, number, volume or scope of (something).

* (John Milton) (1608-1674)

Then with expanded wings he steers his flight.

(label) To express (something) at length and/or in detail.

To rewrite (an expression) as a longer, yet equivalent sum of terms.

To multiply both the numerator and the denominator of a fraction by the same natural number yielding a fraction of equal value

(label) To (be) change(d) from a smaller form/size to a larger one.

(label) To (be) increase(d) in extent, number, volume or scope.

(label) To speak or write at length or in detail.

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(label) To feel generous or optimistic.

Verb

(collaps)

To fall down suddenly; to cave in

* Maunder

A balloon collapses when the gas escapes from it.

To cease to function due to a sudden breakdown; to fail suddenly and completely

Pyramid schemes tend to generate profits for a while and then collapse .

To fold compactly

(cricket) For several batsmen to get out in quick succession

To cause something to collapse.

Hurry up and collapse the tent so we can get moving.

To pass out and fall to the floor or ground, as from exhaustion or other illness; to faint

The exhausted singer collapsed onstage and had to be taken to the hospital.