expansion
intermediateB2/ɪkˈspæn.ʃən/ · ex-pan-sion
The action of becoming larger or more extensive.
Meanings
The action of becoming larger or more extensive.
بڑا یا زیادہ وسیع ہونے کی کارروائی۔
پھیلاؤ
phailao
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Common Collocations
- economic expansion
- expansion of territory
- expansion of knowledge
Example Sentences
The company's expansion into new markets was a strategic move.
کمپنی کی نئے بازاروں میں پھیلاؤ ایک حکمت عملی کا اقدام تھا۔
Company ki naye bazaron mein phailao ek hikmat-e-amli ka iqdam tha.
The expansion of the universe is a topic of great interest in science.
کائنات کا پھیلاؤ سائنس میں بہت دلچسپی کا موضوع ہے۔
Kainat ka phailao science mein bohat dilchasp ka mauzoo hai.
Urban expansion has led to increased traffic congestion.
شہری پھیلاؤ نے ٹریفک کی jam میں اضافہ کر دیا ہے۔
Shehri phailao ne traffic ki jam mein izafa kar diya hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a balloon that expands when filled with air.
Imagine a city skyline expanding with new buildings.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
زندگی کے سفر میں، پھیلاؤ ہوتا ہے سکوں کا، دوستی کی کائنات میں، ہر دل کا ہے ایک پھیلاؤ!
Zindagi ke safar mein, phailao hota hai sukoon ka, Dosti ki kainaat mein, har dil ka hai ek phailao!
In the journey of life, there is an expansion of peace, In the universe of friendship, every heart has an expansion!
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
پھیلاؤ میں برکت ہے
phailao mein barkat hai
There is blessing in expansion.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "expansio" — a stretching out
First known use: 14th century
The word 'expansion' comes from the Latin 'expansio', which means 'to stretch out or extend'. It has been used in English since the late 14th century.