Uitbreiden
Example: We willen ons bedrijf volgend jaar uitbreiden naar nieuwe markten.
Definition
"Uitbreiden" means to make something larger or more extensive, such as increasing the size, scope, or range of a business, project, or area. For example, "uitbreiden" can refer to expanding a company into new markets or broadening its operations.
Etymology
The Dutch word "uitbreiden" combines "uit," meaning 'out' or 'away,' and "breiden," which comes from the verb 'to spread' or 'to expand.' Together, they literally mean 'to spread out' or 'to extend.' Did you know that "uitbreiden" originally referred to spreading out fabric or land before taking on broader meanings?
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"Uitbreiden" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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