Uitbreiden
Example: We willen ons bedrijf uitbreiden naar andere steden.
Definition
"Uitbreiden" means to make something larger or more extensive, often by adding new parts or expanding its scope. For example, in the phrase 'We willen ons bedrijf uitbreiden naar andere steden,' it means to grow the business into other cities.
Etymology
The Dutch word "uitbreiden" comes from the combination of 'uit,' meaning 'out,' and 'breiden,' meaning 'to spread' or 'to extend.' Together, it literally means 'to spread out' or 'to expand.' Did you know that "breiden" is related to the English word 'breed,' which originally meant 'to produce' or 'to multiply'?
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"Uitbreiden" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 3", containing 116 commonly used words.
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