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to-expand-the-business

/tuː ɪkˈspænd ðə ˈbɪz.nɪs/
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verb

to make a business larger by increasing sales, locations, staff, or activity. It is a planned growth action.

  • They want to expand the business next year.
  • We hired more staff to expand the business.
  • The company expanded the business into new cities.

Adinary Nuance

This phrase is close to grow the business and scale the business, but it is more direct and general. Use expand when you mean making the business bigger in size, reach, or operations. Grow is broader and more natural in everyday speech. Scale sounds more business and startup-focused, often meaning growth without equal increase in costs.

In other languages

Vietnamese
mở rộng kinh doanh
Spanish
ampliar el negocio
Chinese
扩大业务
Japanese
事業を拡大する
Korean
사업을 확장하다

Etymology

Expand comes from Latin expandere, meaning 'to spread out'. In business English, it became common for growth and development after the industrial age.

Common phrases

expand the business internationallyexpand the business into new marketsexpand the business operationsexpand the business quickly

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Frequently asked questions

Is 'expand the business' formal or informal?
It is neutral and common in business writing and speaking.
What is the difference between 'expand' and 'grow' in business?
'Grow' is broader and more natural. 'Expand' focuses on making the business bigger in reach or size.
Can I say 'scale the business' instead?
Yes, but 'scale' usually means growing efficiently, often in startup or business contexts.
Is 'expand the business' used in IELTS writing?
Yes. It is useful in formal and academic business topics.